NIPA VIRUS
Nipah virus alert in Kerala: After 2 dead in Kozhikode, state sounds red alert
The Kerala Health Department sounded a health alert in Kozhikode district on Monday following two "unnatural" deaths suspected to be due to the Nipah virus infection. State Health Minister Veena George held a high-level meeting and reviewed the situation, the health depar...
Govt healthcare institutions can consider developing training courses for caregivers: President Kovind
The president was speaking at an event to present the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 nurses for their meritorious services in the healthcare sector. Kerala's Lini Puthussery, who died due to Nipah virus infection in May last year, was awarded posthumously for her "unsurpassed dedication in taking care of patients during the Nipah virus outbreak in the state".
Kerala fears 4 to 5 per cent decline in tourist arrivals due to floods
The busiest airport in Kochi has been shut since August 16 and is expected to resume operations only from August 29.
