The deadly Nipah virus has broken out again in Kerala. The rare virus is transmitted by fruit bats, and those who fall ill have a low chance of survival. | Health
As the number of Nipah virus cases rose to six in Kerala’s Kozhikode, the state government declared holidays for educational institutes in the district till September 24. Here's what we know about the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala so far.
The mortality rate among those infected with the Nipah virus is much higher compared to those infected with Covid, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) chief Dr Rajiv Bahl said on Friday.