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The move comes at a time when Kerala is witnessing a surge in several communicable diseases.
With ten new Shigella cases bringing Kerala's June total to 120 alongside five deaths, health authorities have intensified surveillance and urged the public to maintain strict hygiene and drinking water safety.
In Kozhikode, all hospitalised Nipah contacts have been discharged, and symptomatic cases tested negative. The patient remains on a ventilator, whilst 104 people are monitored under intensified surveillance and support programmes.
The Kerala Administrative Tribunal stayed Dr K J Reena's controversial transfer for two weeks, finding her argument about violating service rules prima facie sustainable. Further examination is required on other contentions.
Kerala's Health Minister defended Dr Reena's transfer, stating officials failing to implement decisions cannot continue, despite a tribunal stay.
Three individuals remain under observation at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
Kozhikode and Wayanad have reported the highest number of infections this month.
The suspected patient is a native of Thiruvananthapuram who recently returned from a Gulf country.
A patient showing suspected Ebola symptoms has been isolated in Kerala, with authorities assuring no immediate cause for panic and taking all precautionary measures while awaiting test results.
Shigella cases rose; 25+ students fell ill, causing a week's holiday at Tripunithura Ayurveda College. Investigations and hygiene measures are underway.
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