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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.
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