NIPAH virus; three nurses under observation
Out of 8 deaths reported since the outbreak of NIPAH in Kozhikode district in Kerala,a southern state in India ,7 deaths are due to the deadly NIPAH,confirms the medical department
Three nurses belong to Perambra EMS hospital have been under observation at Medical College Hospital,Kozhikode since the outbreak of NIPAH virus at Perambra in Kozhikode.
Total patients admitted with NIPAH virus at MCH Kozhikode is 17,so far, said District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayasree.
One patient is admitted at MIMS ICU,Another patient is admitted to Baby Memorial Hospital.Two persons are admitted to Chest Hospital ICU.