JP Nadda reviews situation arising out of outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has reviewed the situation arising out of the outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala. He also spoke with Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja and assured all possible help to the state government. 

In a tweet, Mr Nadda said, a team headed by Director National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reached the spot and another one consisting of doctors from AIIMS and RML will be landing today. 

In wake of the deadly virus, Kerala



Health Department has been put on High alert. Director of Health services Dr RL Sarita told the media that a single window system has been put in place to monitor emergency treatment to meet any eventuality. 

Tamil Nadu government has also stepped up fever surveillance, including in border districts. State Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said that Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Kanyakumari districts have been asked to be extra-careful.