Suspected Nipah virus case reported in Kerala's Palakkad
A 38-year-old woman from Palakkad, Kerala, has been hospitalised in Perinthalmanna with suspected Nipah virus symptoms, prompting concern among health officials. Preliminary tests suggest a possible infection, and samples have been sent to NIV, Pune, for confirmation. Panchayat President Muhammed Saleem stated that a formal diagnosis will follow only after lab results are received.