Malappuram, May 9 -- Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that 49 persons who were in contact with a confirmed Nipah infected 42-year-old woman patient in Malappuram district are under observation.
Samples from six symptomatic individuals have been sent for testing. Five with mild symptoms have been admitted to isolation at Manjeri Medical College. Additionally, a staff nurse from Ernakulam working at Perinthalmanna Hospital is also in isolation, and her samples have been collected.
Minister Veena George said after chaired a core meeting at the Collectorate Conference Hall, here on Friday, that among those under observation, 45 are classified as high-risk, including 12 close family members.
The high-risk group includes 25 at Pe...