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One more contact of Nipah patient discharged from Kozhikode hospital

A 43-year-old patient with Nipah virus from Kozhikode has resulted in the discharge of another person from Government Medical College Hospital, following negative lab results on June 17, 2026. At present, four individuals are still under observation as health authorities look into possible connections to the outbreak, with local animal samples sent to Bhopal for analysis.

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Jun 17, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
One more contact of Nipah patient discharged from Kozhikode hospital

Key Takeaways

  • •As of June 17, 2026, only four individuals remain under observation at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode.
  • •The contact list for the Nipah virus patient initially included 104 people, indicating the virus's extensive potential spread.
  • •Samples from local domestic animals and bat excretions have been sent to Bhopal for further investigation into the outbreak.
  • •The patient continues to receive ventilator support as health authorities remain vigilant in managing the situation.

Another contact of 43-year-old Nipah virus patient walked out of Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Kozhikode. Lab tests came back negative for both healthcare worker,a relative of patient,confirmed K. Muraleedharan on Wednesday,June 17,2026.

Just four people now under observation at hospital. The patient still needs ventilator support. Contact list started with 104 people — virus's potential spread was wide.

Samples from local animals,bats in Ramanattukara sent to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh . Looking for links to outbreak.

Also,a team from Indian Council of Medical Research met with MCH staff. They're focused on keeping situation in check. Health officials on high alert...

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