NEW DELHI, May 22 - In the wake of the Nipah virus claiming 10 lives in Kerala, the Union Health Ministry today asked people not to �panic� and said the outbreak was �unlikely� to spread as early and efficient containment measures were being taken.
The ministry noted that the outbreak appeared to be a �localised� occurrence.
The situation is under control, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said. The minister after reviewing the situation in Kerala with Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan and Director General, ICMR, Balram Bhargava, also directed the officials to extend all support to the Kerala government in its prevention and management. � PTI
