Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala, India
Authorities in southern India's Kerala state are taking preventive steps after the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus, a brain-swelling fever that comes from fruit bats and animals. The virus has no vaccine or cure, and has been linked to dozens of deaths in Kerala since 2018.
Key Points
- Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India
- No vaccine or treatment available for Nipah virus
- Authorities working to isolate affected individuals
Pros
- Preventive steps being taken to contain the virus
- Isolation wards set up to treat patients
Cons
- Nipah virus has no vaccine or cure
- High-risk category individuals identified