The swift, professional and effective response in containing the spread of the virus exemplifies the state’s leadership in healthcare.

Lini died on May 21 after being infected by a patient, whom she treated initially at the Perambra Taluk hospital, where she was a nurse.

According to an official, the droppings, urine and secretions of the bats would also be sent for testing.

The deceased, V Moosa (61), had been battling for life since the past few days in a private hospital here and was on ventilator support. Ko...

A decision in this regard was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here.