After college student tests positive of deadly Nipah virus, the Centre has rushed a six-member team to Kerala. Nipah virus had claimed 17 lives in Kerala in May last year. The 6-member team, which include an epidemiologist, will conduct contact tracing for early detection of suspects and review of isolation facilities. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan also assured that centre will support the state in all manners. Harsh Vardhan also spoke to state Health Minister K K Shailaja to discuss the current situation. According to state health ministry, 86 people are under medical observation for suspected Nipah virus infection.