After the death of 11 people in the nipah virus infection in the southern Indian state of Kerala,
the United Arab Emirates has warned citizens about traveling there.
The country's Health Ministry said in a statement. The situation is being closely monitored, they said. It is said in the release issued on Thursday that "Those who are going to Kerala are being alert about Nipa virus infection and it is advised not to go there without urgent need until the situation is restored." The risk of spreading the infection from someone infected with Nipah virus How much it is being investigated and the necessary steps to control the situation The Emirates Ministry of Health has also said that it is being taken. The state has issued an alert after the nipah virus spread rapidly in India. Soon, more than 10 people, including a nurse in the virus infection, died. Symptoms of nipah virus infection include respiratory failure, brain damage, fever, headaches, seizures, confusion and delirium. Infected patients can go into deep coma within 48 hours of infection.
No vaccine has been discovered so far, according to the World Health Organization. The only treatment for patients with 'intensive care' is to treat the affected patients. The virus spreads directly to the affected bats, pigs or any other infected person. The rapid spreading virus is very lethal. Doctors said that 70 percent of the victims died. Due to this, doctors advised not to eat fruits lying under the tree to stay away from the infection.
