Nipah Death in Kerala Leads to Preventive Action

• A fresh Nipah case in Palakkad district has sparked fears of virus spread.

• A 58-year-old man from Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad tested positive for the virus after his death.

• Health authorities in Palakkad and Malappuram districts initiated contact tracing for individuals who interacted with the infected person.

• Health Minister Veena George has prepared a detailed contact list and is awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology.