Economy
Death toll from Nipah virus rises to 15 in Kerala
Updated : May 31, 2018 03:28 PM IST
The death toll due to Nipah virus in the state rose to 15, with a 28-year-old man succumbing to the deadly virus here, a health department official said today.
Akhil, a native of Karassery, who was undergoing treatment at the Kozhikode Medical college hospital (KMCH) since May 29, died last night, the official said.
Two more persons, confirmed of having contracted the virus are being treated at KMCH, he said.


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