Nipah virus outbreak in India
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Countries have been placed on high alert after WHO confirmed new cases of the rare and deadly Nipah virus in India, raising global health concerns.
The risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India is low, the World Health Organisation said on Friday, adding that it does not recommend any
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WHO praises India's response to Nipah virus case as situation remains under control
On this report, the focus is on India's management of the latest Nipah virus cases, which has earned praise from the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO highlighted India's 'swift and coordinated response' including strong surveillance and containment measures.
As health authorities step up surveillance amid fresh Nipah virus concerns, here’s a comprehensive look at the outbreak, symptoms, transmission risks, fatality rate, and the World Health Organisation’s latest assessment and guidelines.
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Nipah virus latest as WHO speaks out on 'pandemic potential' as thousands quarantined
Countries across Asia have reintroduced screening at borders and airports after a Nipah virus outbreak, despite WHO maintaining the global risk remains low
While only two people reportedly contracted the virus, health officials are concerned because of the high mortality rate if it spreads.
The advisory describes Nipah virus as a deadly zoonotic disease that can spread to humans. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, cough, body aches, and vomiting. Medical experts warn that the virus can lead to severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (brain inflammation).
The Trump administration this week sent out an alert about the Nipah virus after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal, India