THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The health department is ready to face any situation to face Nipah virus, informed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Those who interacted with the youth is under special surveillance. There is no need to worry. The health department will provide instructions on a regular basis. All should be ready to follow that, he said in the note posted in the Facebook.

The union health minister is continuously communicating with us. A central team of experts have reached Kochi. Precautionary measures will be taken as per their suggestions.

When the virus was confirmed in Kozhikode, the state was able to face it with confidence. We should survive it in the same way. The chief minister asked not to spread panic among the public. Stringent action will be taken against those indulging in such acts, the post said.