India's Nipah Virus Outbreak: Over 700 Tested, Urgent Alert for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

The southern Indian state of Kerala has implemented measures to contain the spread of the rare and deadly Nipah virus, which has already claimed two lives. Over 700 people, including 153 health workers, are being tested for the virus, which is transmitted through contact with infected bats, pigs, or humans. The state government has declared containment zones in eight villages and urged people to avoid public gatherings. Strict isolation rules have been implemented, and medical staff are being quarantined after contact with infected individuals. Neighboring Tamil Nadu state has announced medical tests and isolation for travelers from Kerala.