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What was the impact of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018 on Kerala?
What was the impact of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018 on Kerala?
- Greater awareness and confidence in handling the situation was established (correct)
- Public support for handling the situation was lacking
- The infection and mortality rates were low
- The virus did not reappear after the initial outbreak
How many people died as a result of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018?
How many people died as a result of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018?
- 7
- 27
- 17 (correct)
- 47
What did Dr. A.S. Anoop Kumar's experience of handling the first outbreak help with?
What did Dr. A.S. Anoop Kumar's experience of handling the first outbreak help with?
- Organizing public health campaigns to prevent Nipah virus
- Identifying a new strain of the Nipah virus
- Developing a vaccine for Nipah virus
- Spotting the symptoms early in people during the current outbreak (correct)
What is the current round of infections in Kozhikode district?
What is the current round of infections in Kozhikode district?
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What was the impact of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018 on Kerala?
What was the impact of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018 on Kerala?
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How did Dr. A.S. Anoop Kumar's experience help in dealing with the current Nipah outbreak?
How did Dr. A.S. Anoop Kumar's experience help in dealing with the current Nipah outbreak?
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What was significant about the first Nipah outbreak in 2018 for Kerala?
What was significant about the first Nipah outbreak in 2018 for Kerala?
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What has been the outcome of the health department's efforts and public support in relation to the Nipah virus in Kerala?
What has been the outcome of the health department's efforts and public support in relation to the Nipah virus in Kerala?
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