What to know about the Nipah virus

The World Health Organization reported two cases of a rare virus in an eastern Indian state on Thursday.

What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, ...

Nipah Virus Outbreak Leads Airports to Launch COVID-Style Screenings

Following the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, airports in Asia are screening travelers from the “affected areas.” ...
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Nipah risk in Bengal moderate: Why it should not be taken lightly

West Bengal is on high alert after two confirmed Nipah cases triggered international screenings. Know why this deadly virus ...
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DOH: Travel restrictions due to Nipah virus not yet considered

AMID increased concerns over the threat of the Nipah virus, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is not yet considering ...
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Sino Biological expands research reagent portfolio to support global Nipah virus vaccine and diagnostic development

Recent reports of Nipah virus (NiV) infections in West Bengal, India, have reignited global concern, prompting public health ...

China’s canal to Southeast Asia, Nipah virus raises concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From China’s ‘gold fever’ sparking scandal to a tourist drought, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.