To prevent infection, people in affected areas should avoid exposure and contact with sick people, as well as domestic animals. They should also avoid consuming raw date palm sap or other raw fruits. In Kerala, where Nipah Virus cases have been reported, authorities are currently on high alert and have set up medical camps to control the situation and prevent a further spreading of the virus. They are also educating the public and giving specific instructions about general infection control practices and the consumption of fruits.
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