Kerala reports seventh Nipah outbreak since 2018

A 42-year-old woman in Valanchery, Malappuram district, Kerala, has tested positive for the Nipah virus. This is the third Nipah case in the area since 2018. The woman is now in critical condition and being treated in a special care unit.

The woman first had a fever on April 25. Her condition got worse, and she was admitted to a hospital on May 1. Later, she showed serious symptoms like cough, trouble breathing and swelling in the brain. Her test results from a top lab confirmed the Nipah infection.

Authorities have created a containment zone around her home. Areas in Valanchery and nearby villages like Marakkara and Athavanad are being watched closely. Her close family members tested negative but will stay under observation for 21 days.