By Rajat Raj | Published on September 16, 2023
Something pretty serious is happening in Kerala. The Nipah virus is back, and this is the fourth time it’s showing up in the state. This is making a lot of people worried. Health authorities have jumped into action, and as a result, they’ve decided to close all schools and colleges in Kozhikode until September 24th.
Some Scary Numbers
The situation is getting scarier by the day. The total number of people with Nipah in Kerala has now reached six. Sadly, two of them have already passed away because of the virus. This shows that we really need to take this seriously.
ICMR Asks for Help
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) knows that this is a big problem. They’ve asked Australia for 20 more doses of a special vaccine that can help fight Nipah. This shows how much we need to do to keep everyone safe.
Nipah is Worse Than COVID-19
Here’s something that makes this even scarier: Nipah is more deadly than COVID-19. The chance of someone dying from Nipah is much higher, somewhere between 40% and 70%. So, it’s very important to stop it from spreading and to get as many people vaccinated as possible.
Education Takes a Hit
Because they want to keep everyone safe, the schools and colleges in Kozhikode have been closed until September 24th. But they’re trying to make sure that students can still study by having classes online. It’s a way to keep learning going even when schools are closed.
So, to sum it up, Nipah is back in Kerala, and it’s a really big problem. More and more people are getting sick, and sadly, some have even died. The ICMR is asking for help to get more vaccines, and that’s a sign of how serious this is. Closing schools and colleges is tough, but it’s to protect everyone. We all need to be careful and follow the safety rules to stop Nipah from spreading.
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