Kozhikode is on high alert as a Nipah virus case is confirmed, triggering immediate action from the Indian Council of Medical Research. Health officials are actively evaluating containment strategies for the deadly zoonotic virus that poses significant risks. Although initial screenings of close contacts returned negative, health authorities are ramping up vigilance throughout the district.Kozhikode is on high alert as a Nipah virus case is confirmed, triggering immediate action from the Indian Council of Medical Research. Health officials are actively evaluating containment strategies for the deadly zoonotic virus that poses significant risks. Although initial screenings of close contacts returned negative, health authorities are ramping up vigilance throughout the district.