– A 14-year-old boy from Kerala died from Nipah virus after showing symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome
– A “One Health” outbreak response team has been sent by the Centre to investigate the case and provide technical assistance
– Contacts of the boy and suspected cases are being quarantined and tested for the virus
– Monoclonal antibodies against the infection have been sent to the state by the Indian Council of Medical Research
– Nipah outbreaks are not common in India, but are seen annually in Bangladesh
– Nipah is transmitted by fruit bats, so precautions like washing fruits and boiling palm sap are recommended
– Actor R Madhavan shared his weight loss journey on social media, focusing on fitness routine and diet that included intermittent fasting and mindful eating, caution advised against unsupervised fasting.