The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has reassured the public that there is no reason for alarm in response to reports of Nipah virus infections in Kerala‘s Palakkad and Malappuram districts. This is because medical teams are on high alert to monitor and promptly respond to any suspected cases.

The department stated in an official statement on Saturday that all required precautions are being taken to avoid any potential outbreak and that no Nipah cases have been found in Tamil Nadu thus far.

In order to monitor and promptly address any suspected cases, medical teams have been stationed in districts near the Kerala border.

Residents have been advised by the Directorate to maintain composure while exercising caution and to closely follow basic safety and hygiene procedures.

The public has been warned to be alert for Nipah virus symptoms, which include fever, headache, vomiting, disorientation, dyspnea, seizures, and even fainting.

Anyone exhibiting these symptoms should get medical help right away at the closest government hospital, especially if they have recently visited Kerala’s impacted districts or have come into contact with a sick person.

Residents are also encouraged to wash their hands often with soap and water to maintain good hand hygiene, avoid eating unwashed or fallen fruits, and make sure that fruits are completely cleaned before consumption in order to lower the chance of transmission.

Tamil Nadu’s district health authorities have been directed to keep a careful eye on the situation and make sure that all preventive measures are rigorously followed in their localities.

The Nipah virus is a zoonotic illness, which means that people can contract it from animals. The virus is believed to be mostly spread by fruit bats, and human infections are frequently brought on by intimate contact with infected people or animals, including pigs, or by eating bat-contaminated fruit.

The Tamil Nadu health department reaffirmed its dedication to public safety and stated that it will maintain a careful eye on the situation in Kerala.

The public has been advised to rely solely on official updates for correct information and to refrain from spreading rumors.