Following the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kozhikode, the district administration has declared a holiday for educational institutions till Saturday (Sep 16). At the same time, monoclonal antibody has arrived in the state, informed Health Minister Veena George.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Outbreaks of Nipah virus infection have occurred in several countries, primarily in South and Southeast Asia. Here are seven ways to prevent Nipah virus infection.

The Nipah test results of a BDS student who sought treatment in Thiruvananthapuram has turned out to be negative on Wednesday. The preliminary test was conducted at the Institute of Virology in Thonnakkal.

Kerala News highlights: Nipah virus: Holiday for educational institutions till Saturday in Kozhikode

Two health workers are suspected to have symptoms of Nipah virus. Their samples have been sent to the Pune National Institute of Virology (NIV).

An expert team appointed by the central government is monitoring the situation of Nipah virus in Kerala's Kozhikode. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called a high level meeting to discuss Nipah situation. The meeting will be held online at 4.30 pm.

Nipah virus can lead to respiratory problems and fatal encephalitis, with symptoms ranging from fever and headache to disorientation and seizures. Seven village panchayats in Kozhikode have been declared containment zones to limit the virus's spread.

If you live in or travel to an area where the Nipah virus occurs, you should take the following precautions to avoid getting the virus:

A BDS student is under observation in Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital after developing symptoms of the Nipah virus amid outbreak in Kozhikode.

The test results of three people undergoing treatment for Nipah symptoms were found to be negative. The test was conducted at the VRDL Lab of Kozhikode Medical College. Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed  four cases of Nipah virus in the state on Tuesday.