Kerala is grappling with a surge in Shigella infections, with 15 new cases reported on Tuesday, primarily in Kozhikode. The state has now recorded 165 Shigella cases and six deaths in June alone, bringing the year’s total to 241. Outbreaks have been declared in several districts, highlighting the spread of this bacterial illness. Meanwhile, Nipah virus monitoring continues, with some contacts cleared and the patient remaining on ventilator support.
