Boy infected with Nipah in Kerala dead, says Health Minister Veena George

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

George said the boy from Pandikkad suffered a massive cardiac arrest at 10.50am Sunday 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 11.30am,” 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 discussion with the boy’s parents and the family,” George said.

PTI