The death of a 12-year-old boy due to the Nipah virus has sent alarm bells ringing with the State Health Minister Veena George stating that the authorities are geared up to monitor any potential spread of the virus in Kozhikode and surrounding areas.

The Centre rushed an expert team to Kerala to support the state in public health measures after a case of Nipah virus was detected in the Kozhikode district and to evaluate the situation.

Kerala's tourism sector has suffered a major setback due to the detection of three positive cases of coronavirus in the state
 

The nurse's diligence and sincerity towards her her job deserves respect for she served the patients selflessly unaware that she was killing herself. Lini was married and has two children.