Nipah virus Symptoms: Schools, colleges closed in Kerala indefinitely, Stay Alert !

 

What Is Nipah Virus, Symptoms & Cause ?




The Nipah virus (निपाह वायरस) is a zoonotic virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans. It is known to cause severe illness in both animals and humans. 


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The Nipah virus is a highly contagious virus that can cause a range of symptoms in humans, from mild to severe. It is transmitted to humans from animals, primarily bats and pigs. Infection with the Nipah virus can lead to symptoms such as fever, headache, dizziness, and in severe cases, it can progress to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or respiratory problems. Nipah virus outbreaks have occurred in several countries, including India.


In Hindi:

निपाह वायरस एक अत्यंत संक्रामक वायरस है जो मनुष्यों में होने वाले लक्षणों का विविध रूप से कारण हो सकता है, हल्के से लेकर गंभीर तक। इसे जानवरों से मनुष्यों के पास पहुंचने वाला जानवरों से मानवों के पास पहुंचता है, प्रमुखत: चमगादड़ और सूअरों से। निपाह वायरस के संक्रमण से बुखार, सिरदर्द, चक्कर आना और गंभीर मामलों में यह लक्षण आ सकते हैं, और गंभीर मामलों में, यह मस्तिष्क की सूजन (एन्सेफलाइटिस) या फिर सांस की समस्याओं तक बढ़ सकता है। निपाह वायरस के प्रकोप कई देशों में हुए हैं, जैसे कि भारत में भी।


Cases Found In Kerala Schools Colleges Shutdown, Stay Alert ! 


As the Nipah virus outbreak intensifies in Kerala, the government has announced the indefinite closure of educational institutions and Beypore harbour in the Kozhikode region, while ramping up containment and contact tracing efforts.


The Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala has led to the temporary closure of all educational institutes, including schools, colleges, and tuition centres in the Kozhikode region.


The state government has also announced that Beypore harbour will suspend its operations until further notice as the region lies within a designated containment zone.



IDENTIFICATION OF INDEX CASE AND ONGOING TRACING EFFORTS :

The Kerala state government has confirmed the identification of the man who was the patient zero, or index case, of the ongoing Nipah virus outbreak.


The government is rigorously tracking mobile tower locations to trace the source and location of infection. The man succumbed to the virus on August 30. His son and brother-in-law, along with two others he was in contact with at the hospital, continue receiving treatment.


"No new positive cases have been reported as yet, and 94 high-risk contacts have tested negative, which is a relief," said Health Minister Veena George, as per ANI. The government is simultaneously focusing on contact tracing of a sixth person confirmed to be infected with the Nipah virus.


CONTAINMENT EFFORTS IN THE AFFECTED ZONES :

Kozhikode City Mayor Beena Philip has declared all areas where the index case travelled as containment zones.


Meanwhile, Kozhikode District Collector A Geetha has organised for educational institutions to shift to online classes for the upcoming week and advised students against indulging in holiday-related festivities.


Geetha also announced that Beypore harbour would remain closed until further orders. Two alternate sites have been allocated for the landing and sale of fishing vessels' catch while the harbour's operations are suspended.


IMPACT ON HEALTH WORKERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE :

On a concerning note, Health Minister Veena George reported that out of the 1,080 people on the contact list of infected individuals, 327 are health workers. This includes 29 people in other districts who have contact with those infected.


Despite this, George affirms that all those currently infected are part of the first wave of the infection, which has resulted in two clusters.


The first cluster includes family members of the index case, while the second includes individuals who came into contact with him at the hospital where he sought treatment.



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