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Condition of Nipah virus patient stable, state five others under observation improving, says Kerala health minister

Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja said said the condition of the college student being treated for Nipah virus is stable, and that of the five others quarantined is improving. Kochi: The Kerala government on Wednesday said the condition of the college student being treated at a private hospital for Nipah virus is stable, while the condition of five others kept under watch is improving. A total of 311 people from various districts are under observation, Health Minister KK Shailaja said. Shailaja, who has been camping in Kochi since Monday to lead the state’s fight against the potentially deadly virus, said 311 people from various districts were under observation of health officials, and an analysis is being carried out to confirm on how many of them had directly contacted with the student infected with the virus.

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