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New ‘Langya’ virus hits China as 35 people found infected: How deadly is it?
The Langya henipavirus belongs to the same family of viruses, including Nipah, which is known to kill up to three quarters of humans in severe cases.
Updated on Aug 10, 2022 07:06 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Sharangee Dutta
Nipah virus in Kerala: 17 more samples test negative, hunt on to find source
To contain the Nipah virus from spreading, the Kerala health minister said that a total of 115 samples were tested within six days in the special laboratory set up at the Kozhikode Medical College.
Published on Sep 14, 2021 08:30 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Nipah outbreak: Karnataka to keep close eye on arrivals from Kerala
On September 7, the Karnataka government had directed administrations of districts bordering Kerala to strengthen surveillance and preparedness after the first confirmed case of Nipah virus was reported in the state.
Published on Sep 12, 2021 05:40 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
68 primary contacts free of Nipah as 7 more samples turn negative in Kerala
“7 more samples of people in isolation (for possible cases of Nipah virus) at Kozhikode Medical College turned negative today. A total of 68 samples tested negative," Veena George said.
Published on Sep 09, 2021 08:13 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Karnataka CM to review Nipah virus impact today, ‘necessary action' to follow
“Regarding Nipah virus, I have given directions to the Health Secretary and experts. I will get a report on its behaviour in Kerala and its impact on us by this evening, following which necessary action will be taken,” CM Basavaraj Bommai said.
Published on Sep 09, 2021 03:55 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
