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Kerala enforces lockdown in 7 Nipah-affected areas.

While local government offices and village offices are required to operate with minimal staff to reduce the risk of exposure, all other institutions, including government offices, semi-government entities, public sector banks, schools, and anganwadis, will remain open until further notice. This balance between public health and essential services underscores the government’s commitment to managing the Nipah virus outbreak effectively.

India on Alert for Nipah Virus - Asiana Times

The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) National Institute of Virology (NIV) has found proof of the Nipah Virus across a number of regions in India, which has created a cause for concern for the country.