By Rajat Raj | Published on September 16, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Something pretty serious is happening in Kerala.<\/strong> The Nipah virus<\/a> 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The situation is getting scarier by the day. The total number of people with Nipah<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s something that makes this even scarier: Nipah<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, to sum it up, Nipah<\/a> 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSome Scary Numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ICMR Asks for Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nipah is Worse Than COVID-19<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Education Takes a Hit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n