Thirteen veterinary students were found to have Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea, prompting the Kerala government to issue a public health alert.
Because norovirus is highly contagious and can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, the Kerala government issued a public warning on Friday, one day after the first cases were confirmed in the Wayanad district.
13 students from the veterinary college in Pookode, near Vythiri in the Wayanad district, were infected with a rare Norovirus infection two weeks ago.
As a precaution, health officials are compiling a database of veterinary science college students and holding an awareness class to prevent the disease from spreading further.
According to veterinary college officials, the infection was discovered in students living in off-campus hostels.
The samples were quickly received and tested by NIV in Alappuzha, Kerala.
There is currently no cause for concern, according to the report, but everyone should be cautious.
Officials claim that measures such as super chlorination are being taken to prevent disease spread.
When it comes to drinking water, it’s critical to make sure it’s safe and clean.
