Nipah Virus Outbreak Reported in India’s West Bengal

India is reporting a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, with five confirmed cases and about 100 contacts under monitoring, leading to heightened health screenings in neighboring countries. With a high fatality rate of 40%-75% and no approved vaccines, the virus causes severe respiratory illness and encephalitis. Health experts emphasize it is not a new pathogen but a known threat, urging public vigilance while noting candidate vaccines are in development. (Photo/ VCG)

By Wang Xinyuan,Li Yue,Wu Hang(intern)/ China Youth Daily
Source: The Paper