In Kerala, 10 more individuals, including close relatives and a doctor, tested negative for the Nipah virus, providing relief to health officials. So far, 26 people who had contact with the deceased 24-year-old have tested negative. There are 266 people on the contact list, with 81 being health workers and 133 considered high-risk. Containment measures have been intensified in Malappuram district, where schools, cinemas, and other public venues are closed. Mask mandates and restrictions on gatherings have been enforced. Surveillance has covered nearly 8,000 homes, and authorities continue to monitor those in isolation for symptoms.