KYASANUR FOREST DISEASE

State reports first KFD deaththis year after 95 +ve cases

A 60-year-old woman from NR Pura taluk, Chikkamagaluru, tested positive on Thursday and succumbed to cardiac arrest late Saturday night. While the tick-borne viral infection, commonly known as monkey fever, continues to spread, health officials are trying to prevent further fatalities.

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Chief secretary seeks report on monkey fever scare

The chief secretary has sought a report on the action taken by the health department over the increasing incidence of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) — popularly called monkey fever — in Malnad region, which has affected several sectors, including tourism.