Govt declares Kozhikode, Malappuram districts as Nipah virus free
Kozhikode: Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, where 17 people died of Nipah in May, was today declared free of the virus by the Kerala government.
"A decision to declare both districts as Nipah virus free was taken by the government as no fresh cases have been reported after June 1," Health Minister K K Shylaja said.
Sajeesh, husband of Lini Puthuserry, the nurse of Penumbra taluk hospital who died after contracting the virus while treating patients, was among those presented with awards for their tireless service to contain the spread of the virus.
Doctors and paramedical teams were also honoured at the function.
The function was held as part of National Doctors day, which was observed across the country today to recognise the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities.
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