Thiruvananthapuram, June 29 -- Keralam reported two deaths due to leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, in Kannur district on Monday, while nine fresh cases of the disease were confirmed across the state, according to the state health department.

The health department also reported 12 new dengue cases, eight malaria cases and six Shigella infections during the day.

Meanwhile, fever cases continued to remain high, with a total of 11,776 people seeking treatment for fever at hospitals and health centres across Kerala on Monday.

Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged the public to take preventive measures against waterborne and vector-borne diseases, particularly during the monsoon season.

According ...