Nipah Virus

US scientists develop Nipah virus vax that can save lives in just 3 days

March 16, 2022

US scientists develop Nipah virus vax that can save lives in just 3 days

Scientists at the University of Texas have developed a vaccine that could protect against the deadly Nipah virus in just three days.

October 31, 2021
Kerala reports Nipah thrice in 4 years. Is a new variant prevalent in South India?

It is a cause of concern that Nipah was reported in a densely populated state like Kerala on three occasions.
October 16, 2021
Nipah virus: Threat neutralised in Kerala, says health minister Veena George

The minister said that Kerala has successfully completed a double incubation period of 42 days since a case emerged in Kozhikode on September 4.
September 29, 2021
Nipah in Kozhikode: Tests identify bats as source of virus

The identification of the virus source appears to have given credence to the initial reports that the boy was infected after he ate Rambutan fruit bitten by bats.
September 14, 2021
Nipah suspected in patient in Mangaluru, samples sent for test

The person is a native of Karwar and is working at Goa in an RT-PCR test kit manufacturing unit.
September 13, 2021
Nipah scare: Karnataka steps up surveillance on those coming from Kerala

The Karnataka Government has enforced special surveillance in all districts that share a border with Kerala.
September 12, 2021
Nipah virus: Four more samples return negative, source yet to be identified

The source was yet to be identified and the government was according top priority to it, Kerala health minister Veena George said on Sunday.

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