Kerala reports no new Nipah cases; contacts test negative

Kerala has not reported any new cases of the Nipah virus. Several individuals who were in contact with the infected person have tested negative for the virus. The infected individual received the first dose of the antiviral drug remdesivir. An ICMR team visited an urban health centre in Ramanattukara, Kozhikode. The health centre is part of the ongoing efforts to monitor the situation. Authorities are continuing to track potential exposures. Public health measures remain in place to prevent further spread. The situation is being closely monitored by health officials.

The absence of new cases and negative tests for contacts indicates progress in containing the outbreak.