Man in Malappuram died due to Nipah virus, says Kerala Health Minister

The 24-year-old man who died recently at a private hospital in Malappuram was infected with the Nipah virus, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday.

George said the suspicion of Nipah infection arose after a death investigation conducted by the Regional Medical Officer.

“The available samples were immediately sent for testing and it turned out to be positive,” the minister said in a video message.