After Kerala, Nipah Virus also surfaced in the state of Tamil Nadu as first case of the infection was identified in the state. District Collector Dr. GS Sameeran has assured that proper precaution is underway. "We are taking all precautions. Anyone who comes to a government hospital with a high fever will be tested properly", he said. On Sunday, a 12-year old boy succumbed to the Nipah virus in Kerala. Since then, several cases of the infection have been surfacing in the state. 

After Kerala, Nipah Virus also surfaced in the state of Tamil Nadu as first case of the infection was identified in the state. District Collector Dr. GS Sameeran has assured that proper precaution is underway. "We are taking all precautions. Anyone who comes to a government hospital with a high fever will be tested properly", he said. On Sunday, a 12-year old boy succumbed to the Nipah virus in Kerala. Since then, several cases of the infection have been surfacing in the state.