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Kerala on health alert as Kozhikode man tests positive in preliminary screening

Kerala on health alert as Kozhikode man tests positive in preliminary screening

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Kerala is on high alert after the preliminary test of a 43-year-old man for Nipah virus infection at the Government Medical College here returned positive, officials said on Thursday. Officials said samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for confirmation, and the results are expected shortly. The Health Department has initiated measures to trace and isolate those who came into contact with the patient, a businessman from Feroke. According to health officials, the man, who was initially admitted to a private hospital, was shifted to the Government Medical College on Wednesday and is on ventilator support. Nipah virus is spread by fruit bats, and Kerala has reported multiple outbreaks since 2018. Health Minister K Muraleedharan told reporters late on Wednesday night that directions had been issued to health officials in Kozhikode to remain vigilant. “The NIV result is awaited for final confirmation. Based on the symptoms and preliminary test, it points to Nipah,” he said. Muraleedharan said the patient had come into contact with a large number of people. …

Allegations of missing valuables at Padmanabhaswamy temple to be probed: Kerala Devaswom Minister

Allegations of missing valuables at Padmanabhaswamy temple to be probed: Kerala Devaswom Minister

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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan on Saturday said an investigation would be launched into the alleged security lapses and missing valuables at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here after consulting the Home Ministry. Allegations of missing valuables at Padmanabhaswamy temple to be probed: Kerala Devaswom Minister Emphasising that the issue would be discussed with utmost seriousness, the minister said no one would be allowed to meddle with temple assets under any circumstances. The government had sought a report from the temple administrative committee and their response came, he told reporters here. “However, that will not prevent the government from conducting an inquiry. After discussions with the Home Ministry, an investigation will be announced,” Muraleedharan said. His remarks came a day after the administrative committee of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple rejected a police report alleging missing valuables and security lapses at the famed shrine and sought action against the officers who prepared it. Responding to questions regarding the non-disclosure of details related to the temple’s funds, the minister said all accounts connected with the shrine should …