Anthrax Outbreak In Kerala Forest

"A number of wild boars have died in Athirappilly forest area," Kerala Health Minister Veena George said

There is nothing to worry about the deaths of some wild boars due to an anthrax outbreak in Kerala's Athirappilly forest region in the last few days, collector of Thrissur district Haritha V Kumar said on Thursday.

Ms Kumar told reporters symptoms of the disease have not been seen in domesticated animals, including cattle of the area.

She said there was a rare chance of the disease spreading from animals to humans. "Therefore, there was no need for any concerns or fears," she said.

She said there was a need to move forward with care and caution and as part of the preventive steps, vaccination drives for cattle in the area were on.