Health officials suspect distemper virus attack at Thekkumkara grama panchayat, near Wadakkanchery, following the death of five toddy cats (Asian Palm Civet) during the last three days. When people found dead toddy cats two days ago, they buried them. Preliminary examinations indicate distemper virus attack. According to the District Medical Officer, distemper disease is found in animals like toddy cats. Meanwhile, there was panic in the area as people suspected Nipah virus attack on the dead toddy cats.

Source: The Hindu July 04, 2019 17:37 UTC