 "Nipah virus")
The Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala is affecting the state’s tourism industry, with many of the tourism destinations witnessing cancellations. The high-level Kochi visit of the Belgian Trade Commissioner to India was scheduled for May 25, but it has now been called off. Local industry estimates the loss on account of the cancellations so far at Rs 300-500 million.
The health situation in Kerala has been brought under control by the state government, by not allowing the virus infection from spreading to more locations. This should help the industry return to normal, expects tourism players.
With over 10 deaths due to the
