Jharkhand Health Department issued an advisory to strengthen surveillance and preparedness against Nipah virus after two cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. Though no cases exist in Jharkhand, authorities urged vigilance, isolation readiness and public awareness due to high infection risk
The advisory released amid heatwave alert issued for the State by India Meteorological Dept Hyderabad (IMD-H) lists out the Dos and Don’ts for the citizens.