Nipah virus: Death toll rises to 10 in Kerala

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At least 10 people were killed by the deadly Nipah virus in Kerala and more than 90 people are in quarantine as a precaution. The latest victim was a nurse named Lini Puthussery, who was infected while treating a Nipah virus patient. The mother-of-two, Lini was cremated before her family members could bid adieu to her because of the fears the virus could spread. In her last wish, she urged her husband to take care of the children. "I don't think I will be able to see you again. Sorry. Please take care of our children," she said. Lini’s husband, who returns Kerala after hearing about her deteriorating condition, works with a company in Gulf. Kerala state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the sacrifice of Lini Puthussery. He said that Puthussery’s “selfless service will be remembered.” Health authorities across Kerala are on their toes and setting up medical camps and control room to tackle the emerging situation. UV Jose, district collector of Kozhikode, said all government and private hospitals were working in close coordination. "Health staff are visiting individual households giving them specific instructions including about eating fruits from outside and other precautions," he said.

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