Schools, colleges closed in Kerala's Kozhikode due to Nipah Virus outbreak

All education institutes, including schools, colleges, coaching centers, etc., in Kerala's Kozhikode district will remain closed on September 14 and 15 due to the outbreak of Nipah virus in the district.

The holiday has been declared for all institutions, which also applies to anganwadis, madrasas, and professional colleges. The decision has been taken to curb the spread of the rare and deadly virus. According to the local



media reports, there is no change in the examd dates. The educational institutions can conduct the online exams on these days.

According to the recent updates, a total of five patients have tested positive for the virus since the outbreak. The last patient to test positive was a 24-year-old health worker at a private hospital in Kozikode district. Out of the total five infected patients, two have died of the virus infection.