Nipah Virus Case Confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala; 43-Year-Old Man Tests Positive

Kerala health authorities have confirmed a Nipah virus case in a 43-year-old Kozhikode man, who remains on ventilator support. Officials have traced 77 contacts, including healthcare workers and family members, and placed those at high risk under quarantine. Containment efforts are underway, with the government urging public vigilance during the high-risk May–September season for transmission.