US EditionTwo New Nipah Cases Spook India - The Telegraph
INDIA, JUL 9 – Health officials are tracing contacts and monitoring cases amid concerns over Nipah virus's 40-75% fatality rate and risk of human-to-human spread, WHO said.
- On July 1, a young woman died from Nipah virus, and another patient remains in intensive care, with WHO monitoring as a potential pandemic threat.
- Following the teenager's death, Nipah virus’s high mortality and documented human-to-human transmission underscore its pandemic threat.
- Health authorities are investigating 485 contacts and treating 12 cases, including five in ICU, as part of ongoing Nipah virus containment efforts.
- At present, all tested high-risk contacts have returned negative results, with some schools switching to online lessons and individuals instructed to quarantine for 21 days.
- Global research efforts, including Oxford University's phase one Nipah vaccine trial, aim to enhance preparedness against the virus's pandemic threat.
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Nipah Virus Raises Pandemic Concerns
A young woman has died and another individual remains in intensive care due to infection with the Nipah virus, a rare but potentially deadly pathogen currently under close monitoring by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a possible source of future pandemics. The Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans. It was first identified during an… Source
The death of a young woman in Kerala from encephalitis caused by the Nipah virus has triggered alerts in India. With high mortality and without vaccinations, this virus represents a serious risk to public health. The situation, which is familiar to all of us, has also been cherished by numerous films, which address pandemics and massive contagions while inviting us, in passing, to reflect on the fragility of our society.From realistic medical th…
TN on high alert after Nipah virus cases in Kerala; medical teams deployed across borders - tennews.in: National News Portal
Chennai, July 12 (IANS) Following reports of Nipah virus infections in Kerala’s Palakkad and Malappuram districts, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has assured the public that there is no cause for panic as medical teams are on high alert to monitor and respond swiftly to any suspected cases. In an […] The post TN on high alert after Nipah virus cases in Kerala; medical teams deployed across borders appeared fi…
TN on high alert after Nipah virus cases in Kerala; medical teams...
Last Updated on July 12, 2025 by Team THIP Chennai, July 12 (IANS) Following reports of Nipah virus infections in Kerala’s Palakkad and Malappuram districts, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has assured the public that there is no cause for panic as medical teams are on high alert to monitor […] The post TN on high alert after Nipah virus cases in Kerala; medical teams deployed across borders appeared first on …
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