Nipah Virus

Oxford scientists launch first human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus

Researchers said that outbreaks have occurred in countries in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India, with a recent one in Kerala in September last year.

15 January 2024, 08:47 IST

Oxford scientists launch first human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus

15 January 2024, 08:47 IST

DH Evening Brief: Indian High Commissioner's gurudwara visit blocked by Khalistan extremists in Scotland; RBI extends deadline to exchange Rs 2,000 notes

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30 September 2023, 14:24 IST

DH Evening Brief: Indian High Commissioner's gurudwara visit blocked by Khalistan extremists in Scotland; RBI extends deadline to exchange Rs 2,000 notes

30 September 2023, 14:24 IST

Early detection, effective treatment helped in bringing down Nipah mortality rate to 33%: Kerala Health Minister

The virus strain seen in Kerala was the Bangladesh variant, which generally has a high mortality rate, George said in a Facebook post on Friday night.

30 September 2023, 12:14 IST

Early detection, effective treatment helped in bringing down Nipah mortality rate to 33%: Kerala Health Minister

30 September 2023, 12:14 IST

Kerala: 9-year-old child’s recovery from Nipah virus a rare success story, feat for medical world

The young boy was on ventilator support for a week, hovering between life and death. His recovery makes for one of the world’s first globally recorded Nipah patients to spring back to good health after being plugged into life support for a week.

30 September 2023, 11:13 IST

Kerala: 9-year-old child’s recovery from Nipah virus a rare success story, feat for medical world

30 September 2023, 11:13 IST

Four Nipah infected patients in Kerala have recovered, says Minister

Sharing the 'good news', the minister said in a brief statement that they have tested 'double negative' (they were tested twice and turned out to be negative).

29 September 2023, 06:25 IST

Four Nipah infected patients in Kerala have recovered, says Minister

29 September 2023, 06:25 IST

Kerala government withdraws Nipah related restrictions in Kozhikode

All the institutions in the district had been closed since September 14, and online classes were being held after the virus outbreak was declared in the state on September 12.

27 September 2023, 06:22 IST

Kerala government withdraws Nipah related restrictions in Kozhikode

27 September 2023, 06:22 IST

Educational institutions start regular classes in Kozhikode as no new Nipah case since Sep 16

All educational institutions in the district had been closed since September 14 and online classes were being held after the virus outbreak was declared in the state on September 12.

25 September 2023, 07:17 IST

Educational institutions start regular classes in Kozhikode as no new Nipah case since Sep 16

25 September 2023, 07:17 IST

9K people screened at four border districts in Karnataka, no Nipah virus detected

'As even suspected cases have not come to the fore, the public has nothing to fear,' Rao said.

20 September 2023, 19:48 IST

9K people screened at four border districts in Karnataka, no Nipah virus detected

20 September 2023, 19:48 IST

Bengal man who returned from Kerala admitted to Kolkata hospital with Nipah symptoms

A man, who had recently returned from Kerala, was admitted to the city-based Beliaghata ID Hospital with symptoms of Nipah virus infection, a senior official of the health department said.

20 September 2023, 09:23 IST

Bengal man who returned from Kerala admitted to Kolkata hospital with Nipah symptoms

20 September 2023, 09:23 IST

Why is Nipah virus a recurring phenomenon in Kerala?

'All fruit bats in India are reservoirs of the Nipah virus' Dr Anoop said

20 September 2023, 01:34 IST

Why is Nipah virus a recurring phenomenon in Kerala?

20 September 2023, 01:34 IST