Bengaluru, Karnataka: In response to the recent confirmation of Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Karnataka Health Department has ramped up surveillance at the state’s borders. Following in the footsteps of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka has initiated stringent testing measures to safeguard public health.
The Karnataka Health Department has launched intensive screening procedures at key border checkpoints, including Muthanga, Bavali, Moothala and Tholpetti, along the Kerala-Karnataka border. A dedicated team of healthcare professionals, comprising doctors and nurses, has been deployed to these locations. They are diligently inspecting vehicles arriving from Kerala, actively checking for any signs of fever or symptoms associated with Nipah virus infection.
As an added layer of precaution, the body temperature of passengers disembarking from Kerala-bound vehicles is being meticulously monitored. Additionally, masks and sanitizers have been made obligatory for all employees stationed at these border checkpoints, reinforcing the importance of adhering to stringent safety protocols.
In a parallel development, neighbouring Tamil Nadu has continued its border inspections for the third consecutive day. This comprehensive screening initiative spans across 11 different locations, including Pattavayal, Talur, and Erumadu, along the Tamil Nadu-Kerala borders. The collective efforts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to intensify border checks have resulted in a noticeable decrease in the number of vehicles travelling from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu into Kerala, reflecting the effectiveness of these preventive measures.
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