India on High Alert as New Nipah Outbreak Sparks Concerns

The Southern Indian state of Kerala is facing its fourth outbreak of the Nipah virus since 2018, with two deaths confirmed and six active cases. The virus, which has a high fatality rate of 75%, can be transmitted through contact with body fluids or infected food. Health authorities are monitoring individuals with fever and those who had contact with the deceased, while testing bats in the area for the virus. There is currently no vaccine or cure for Nipah, and supportive care is the only treatment available. The source of the current outbreak and the mode of transmission are still under investigation.