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In July 2025, Kerala reported fresh cases of Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Palakkad districts, with one confirmed fatality and two other confirmed cases under treatment. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, has validated the diagnosis, prompting the Kerala government to initiate strict containment measures and surveillance, with 345 individuals placed under observation.
What is Nipah Virus (NiV)?
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