Kerala Boy Infected With Nipah Virus Dies of Cardiac Arrest, Says Health Minister Veena George

The 14-year-old boy from Kerala's Malappuram, who was undergoing treatment here for Nipah infection, died on Sunday, state Health Minister Veena George said.

George said the boy from Pandikkad suffered a massive cardiac arrest at 10.50 am on Sunday (July 21) and efforts to revive him failed.

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"He was on ventilator support. The urine output had reduced this morning. After a massive cardiac arrest, the revival efforts failed and he passed away at 11.30 am," George said. The minister said the funeral will be held following international protocols.

"Further matters on the funeral will be decided only after the district Collector holds a discussion with the boy's parents and the family," George said.

A Nipah virus patient in Mallapuram district of Kerala, confirmed by NIV, Pune succumbs to the disease. A joint outbreak response Central team will be deployed to assist the State with case investigation, identification of epidemiological linkages, and technical support: Union… pic.twitter.com/l7Vtrk27PQ

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A Nipah virus patient in Mallapuram district, confirmed by NIV Pune, succumbs to the disease. A joint outbreak response Central team will be deployed to assist the State with case investigation, identification of epidemiological linkages, and technical support, said Union Health Ministry