the bangladesh strain of the nipah virus manifests breathlessness issues and kills nine out of 10 infected individuals top epidemiologist and former head scientist at icmr dr raman gangakhedkar said on saturday quottop priorities are finding the index patient the origin of nipah virus testing all the animals around mobilising the community and keeping medical aid readyquot he added
In the wake of the Nipah virus infection, all educational institutes in Kerala's Kozhikode will remain shut for a week until September 24. This includes schools, professional colleges, and tuition centres. TheHealthSite.com
According to a WHO report, while not as contagious as the Covid-19, the Nipah virus (named after a village in Malaysia where the first outbreak occurred in the late ‘90s), is far more deadly, with a fatality rate of 30-70 per cent!
Fruit farmers in Kozhikode, India are facing declining sales of locally grown fruits like rambutan, dragon fruit, and guava due to Nipah virus fears. Farmers are taking necessary precautions, but people are still afraid to consume these fruits. Retailers are also reporting steep losses in sales of local fruits. This is a concerning trend for farmers and retailers. | Latest News India