No panic about Nipah in DK: DC
Mangaluru, May 24: Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil said that though the samples of phlegm or mucus of two persons were sent for laboratory test following the outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala, they were found negative and there is no need to be panic about Nipah in Dakshina Kannada district.
Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, the DC said that on suspicion, the mucus of a Calicut Medical College employee who was admitted for treatment in Mangaluru and another patient was taken for the test. The virus would not spread in the air. It would affect others only with the close contact of the affected people. So, there is no need to be panic about the virus, he said.
The virus was found only in Calicut and all precautionary measures were taken there. As the treatment is being given separately for the virus infected people, there are hardly any chances of spreading this virus to other places, he said.
It was first found in Malaysia in 1999 and animals are the host of this virus. Later, it was found in Bangladesh. Unlike H1N1, this virus would neither spread in the air nor through water. Even though, the health department has taken all steps and directed all hospitals to check the spread of the disease. Fruits should be cleaned before consuming them. But if the fruits were found damaged by the birds, such fruits should be avoided. This virus would also spread through animals like pigs. So, those who work with the animals should maintain cleanliness, he said.
DHO Dr Ramakrishna Rao, malaria officer Dr Rajesh and Dr Kundar Pasha were present.
Don’t believe social media messages
People have been spreading false information and messages regarding Nipah virus in social media. But the admin of such social media platforms should not post any messages without confirming factual details from the concerned authorities. Even people also should not believe such messages. There is no need to get admitted to the hospital and get treatment for Nipah virus just for cold, fever and headache. This virus is found only in Calicut in Kerala and it was contained. So, people of the district can lead normal life without any panic, the DC said.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
