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Nipah Virus in Kerala: Intensive Screening in Coimbatore

SimpliCity News Team · 17 Sept 2024

Coimbatore: In response to the recent death of a youth due to Nipah virus in Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered increased surveillance along the Kerala borders as a precautionary measure.

As part of this directive, on September 17, medical and health department officials have set up special temporary camps at 13 checkpoints along the Coimbatore-Kerala border. These checkpoints include Walayar, Velanthavalam, Melapavi, Mulli Meenatchipuram, Gopalapuram, Veerapagoundanur, Nadupuni, Zamin Kaliapuram, Vadakkadu, and Semmanampatty.

The health officials are conducting intensive monitoring at these locations. They are screening people arriving in Coimbatore from Kerala by cars, buses, and other vehicles, checking for any signs of fever or other symptoms.

Additionally, vehicles entering from Kerala are being disinfected as a preventive measure. District Health Officer Aruna provided this information and added that following the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, health teams have been deployed at all 13 checkpoints in Coimbatore district. These teams have been instructed to maintain 24-hour surveillance.

Furthermore, all government and private hospitals have been directed to immediately report any cases showing symptoms of Nipah virus infection. This comprehensive approach aims to prevent the potential spread of the virus into Tamil Nadu from the neighboring state.

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Nipah Virus in Kerala: Intensive Screening in Coimbatore

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