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Nipah virus monitoring has ceased in Kozhikode after 42 days without new cases, with the patient recovering well and tests negative.
A 43-year-old Nipah virus patient tested negative, but remains on a ventilator, with 7 people still in quarantine.
The latest negative result was that of a healthcare worker whose sample was collected on Friday after symptoms were reported.
The move comes at a time when Kerala is witnessing a surge in several communicable diseases.
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.
Three individuals remain under observation at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
Kerala's lone Nipah patient is on ventilation, but no new infections are reported. Contacts are monitored, with some discharged and others admitted for observation.
No new Nipah cases in Kerala since June 11th. All tested individuals, including recent symptomatic contacts, are negative. The sole infected patient receives protocol treatment.
Three close relatives of a critical Nipah patient tested negative. Surveillance continues, with 100 people monitored.
Kerala faces political conflict over Nipah, with the opposition criticising the government's response as inadequate, while the Health Minister asserts proactive state-level management and refutes politicisation.
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