Nipah Virus is a deadly zoonotic threat that has resurfaced in some parts of the globe, further raising global health concerns among health experts.
Currently, an outbreak has occurred in India’s West Bengal state, infecting 5 health workers one of which is in critical condition according to BBC reports. This has sparked concerns in parts of Asia, as about 110 persons who came in contact with these infected persons have been quarantined, while some states are tightening screening measures at airports, BBC reports stated.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus has a high fatality rate of about 75 percent.