Kerala’s health department has reported West Nile fever cases in three districts. The state government has ordered all districts to be vigilant and issued directives to take mosquito control measures by stepping up pre-monsoon cleaning drives and surveillance activities.
As per health officials, five vector-borne disease cases were reported in the northern district of Kozhikode on Tuesday, May 6. Malappuram and Thrissur districts have also reported West Nile fever cases.
The test samples of the infected people, including children, who showed symptoms were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune. They have recovered now and returned to their homes.