More than 130 Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) infections and five related deaths have been registered in Karnataka’s Shimoga district – further cases are likely to be reported through the (dry) peak season which finishes in June. The KFD virus is transmitted to humans through tick bites or contact with an infected monkey, making it a higher risk for people with outdoor activities, such as farmers and hikers in affected areas. Read more
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