Kerala reports 2 more confirmed cases of Zika virus, tally rises to 37
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On July 15, five people in Kerala were diagnosed with the Zika virus, taking the state`s case tally to 28. Of the five new cases, two had been reported from Anayara, and one each from Kunnukuzhi, Pattom and East Fort.
Thiruvananthapuram: Two more people have been diagnosed with Zika virus, taking the tally of those infected with the mosquito-borne virus in Kerala to 37, state health minister Veena George said on Monday. Addressing the press conference, George informed that a 41-year-old woman from Kattaikonam, Thiruvananthapuram and a doctor (31) from Kumarapuram were diagnosed with the virus. "The virus was confirmed in a test conducted at the virology lab of the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. With this, a total of 37 people in the state have been diagnosed with the Ziika virus. There are currently 7 active patients. Everyone`s health is satisfactory", Minister said. On July 15, five people in Kerala were diagnosed with the Zika virus, taking the state`s case tally to 28. Of the five new cases, two had been reported from Anayara, and one each from Kunnukuzhi, Pattom and East Fort.More Related News