Nipah Virus Outbreak in India's Kerala State Kills Two, Prompts Containment Efforts

Two people have died from the Nipah virus in Kerala, India, and several more have been hospitalized.
The Nipah virus spreads through contact with infected bats, pigs, or people, and can have a high fatality rate.
Over 700 people are being tested for the virus in Kerala, which has declared containment zones and suspended schools and public transport.
This is the fourth Nipah outbreak in Kerala since 2018, with previous outbreaks resulting in multiple deaths.
Health authorities are testing samples, enforcing quarantines, and urging safety precautions to contain the outbreak in Kerala.