Karnataka, Tamil Nadu govt on alert as Nipah virus kills 10 in Kerala

Neighbouring states of Kerala are taking precautionary measures in the wake of Nipah virus outbreak in the state, which has claimed 10 lives, to contain the impact of the virus.

Governments of Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have issued official statements regarding the arrangements being made to prevent the virus from spreading.

Arrangements like special wards, special medical team and necessary tests are being made to remain prepared for all kinds of situation.

Meanwhile, Union Health Minister J P Nadda has termed the outbreak to be a ''localised'' occurrence.

Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that his seven-member team is working in full swing to contain the situation.

"All the areas which are affected by the virus have been alerted and arrangements are being made for more number of isolation wards in hospitals, as this is a contagious disease and spreads through contact. There is no need to panic. We have not issued any advisory yet, but if required, we will do so, based on doctors' input," he told ANI.

Here are the top developments in the Nipah virus outbreak in Southern India:

1. Karnataka on alert: As the Nipah virus outbreak continues to wreak havoc in Kerala, neighbouring state Karnataka is taking precautionary steps to ensure safety and necessary preparations in their respective