In big relief, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday that the Nipah virus test result for another individual who had been in contact with the 24-year-old man who died of the virus in Malappuram last week has come negative,

After the coronavirus pandemic, several other viruses emerged that, while not as dangerous, were still significant threats. One such virus is the Nipah virus, which recently claimed a life in Kerala.

A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Monday, and 151 people who came into contact with the victim are under observation to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

The Kerala government has imposed strict containment measures in Malappuram district following a Nipah virus death. Shops in affected areas must close by 7 PM, and public gatherings are banned. Schools and other institutions are shut down,

Veena George had on Monday said that currently there are 175 people in the contact list of the deceased patient. 'Out of them, 74 are health workers. 126 are primary contact while 49 are in the secondary contact list,