THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George said 75 people came in contact with the suspected Nipah patients. Everyone is in the primary contact list. The minister informed that the travel details of the dead are also being verified.

The minister informed that four people are undergoing treatment in Kozhikode with symptoms. The health condition of the nine-year-old and four-year-old is very serious. The minister informed that the wife of the dead Maruthonkara resident is also under observation.

The samples, including those of the dead, were sent to Pune last night for testing. The minister informed that the result is expected in the evening. She was speaking to the media after the Nipa review meeting.

16 teams have been formed for prevention activities. A control room will be opened. Efforts to trace those who came in contact started yesterday itself. Visit hospitals only for emergencies. The minister said should avoid going to hospital to meet patients and so on and asked not to spread fake news.