Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: 175 people exposed, says Health Minister as she leads efforts to curb spread

Kerala health minister Veena George announced that 175 people in Malappuram district are on the contact list for the Nipah virus outbreak. Among them, 74 are healthcare workers. The state has recorded its second death this year due to the virus. Containment measures include closing shops by 7 pm and shutting down public spaces.