Nipah Virus Outbreak: No Virus Cases Detected in Tamil Nadu, Says State Health Minister Ma Subramanian
Subramanian also said that the state registered three dengue deaths since January this year. The number of people infected with dengue stood at 4,048, he added.
Chennai, September 16: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday said that no Nipah virus cases have been detected in the state. Addressing reporters at a press conference here, the Minister said the health department has stepped up vigil at all the six checkposts in the areas bordering Kerala.
Subramanian also said that the state registered three dengue deaths since January this year. The number of people infected with dengue stood at 4,048, he added. Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala: UK Health Leaders Closely Monitoring NiV Virus Scare in India, Says Report.
The minister however, cautioned the people to remain vigilant for the next three months as the spread of dengue and malaria are common during the monsoon season. Nipah Virus in Kerala: All Educational Institutes in Kozhikode to Remain Shut Till September 24, 1080 People in Contact List of Infected.
The state health department is conducting a district-level awareness campaign on dengue and has directed the medical officers to conduct awareness programmes at Primary Health Centres.
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