The ICMR team has arrived in Kozhikode to address a confirmed Nipah virus case, with all close contacts testing negative. Health officials are implementing preventive measures to combat the outbreak.

Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode man''s preliminary test turns positive

A 40-year-old man in Kozhikode tested positive for Nipah virus, marking a fresh case in Kerala, which has faced four outbreaks and 24 deaths since 2018.

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