Nipah curbs in Chathamangalam and nearby wards lifted
The Hindu
No cases reported from area during incubation period
Containment zone restrictions in Chathamangalam grama panchayat and surrounding wards in Kodiyathoor grama panchayat and Mukkom Municipality in Kozhikode district, imposed in the wake of the death of a 12-year-old boy due to Nipah infection, have been lifted.
This is because no new positive cases have been reported from the area during the incubation period of 14 days. A release quoting Health Minister Veena George, issued from Thiruvananthapuram, said on Tuesday that ward number 9 in Chathamangamalam, however, would continue to have the restrictions. These decisions were taken after deliberations by an expert committee and a medical board.
Shops in other wards could be opened and people could travel. Those who had fever or other symptoms should stay at home. Ms. George said that any uneasiness should be reported to health workers.
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