A team from the Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) arrived at Kozhikode in Kerala on Saturday following the confirmation of a Nipah virus case in the district.
Officials also said tests conducted on three close relatives of the patient returned negative results. According to a government press release, the Indian Council of Medical Research team interacted with Revenue Minister A P Anil Kumar, who is in charge of the district. The team visited the medical college hospital where the patient is admitted and reviewed the ongoing response measures.
The medical experts also held discussions with doctors and district administration officials regarding the Nipah case and the measures being taken to prevent further spread of the virus. The team is expected to remain in the district for a few days, officials said.
