What is Nipah Virus? Check For Symptoms, Risks, And How To Stay Safe
The Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus that causes severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans and animals. It was first identified in 1998–99 during an outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore, primarily affecting pig farmers. Since then, it has caused several outbreaks, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, including India and Bangladesh.
Jul 04, 2025, 19:59 PM IST
Nipah Virus Threat: Kerala Places 175 People On Contact List, Heightens Containment Measures
175 individuals in Malappuram district have been identified on the contact list linked to the recent Nipah virus outbreak.
Sep 16, 2024, 23:45 PM IST
Nipah Virus Claims Student’s Life In Kerala: Why Extra Caution is Critical
The health minister informed the media that a total of 151 people are currently on the primary contact list. Their information has been gathered, and those who had direct contact have been placed in isolation.
Sep 16, 2024, 15:09 PM IST
DNA: How 3 viruses caused havoc in India?
There have been 3 virus attacks in 3 states of our country...which has once again reminded us of the old days of Corona. Nipah virus has become the cause of death of a 14 year old child in Kerala.
Jul 23, 2024, 02:50 AM IST
Kerala In Action Mode As Nipah Virus Confirmed In Malappuram; Health Measures Activated
Precautionary measures including contact tracing, isolation of high-risk contacts, and public health advisories are underway.
Jul 21, 2024, 11:50 AM IST
Nipah Virus: First Human Trial For Deadly Infection Vaccine Begins
Scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK have launched the first-in-human clinical trial to test a vaccine to protect people against deadly Nipah virus.
Jan 16, 2024, 15:45 PM IST
Nipah Virus In Children: Watch Out For THESE Symptoms; Check Preventive Measures Parents Must Take
A zoonotic pathogen originating from animals, Nipah Virus poses a significant threat, leading to severe respiratory and neurological symptoms in individuals of all age groups, including children.
Sep 19, 2023, 12:50 PM IST
Nipah Virus Outbreak: 40-70% Fatality Rate, Can Spread By Droplets, Confirms ICMR
Since 2018, Kerala is currently seeing its fourth outbreak of Nipah. ICMR confirms the fatality rate and transmission, read here.
Sep 16, 2023, 14:27 PM IST
Nipah Virus Outbreak In Kerala: Another Case Reported, Over 900 People On Contact List
Nearly 950 people have been listed in the contact list of which 287 are health workers and 213 are in the high-risk category.
Sep 15, 2023, 11:26 AM IST
Nipah Virus Outbreak: Will Kerala Impose 'Lockdown' As Cases Continue To Rise? Check Details
Nipah Virus Threat In Kerala: The Kerala Health Department has issued a high alert following the unfortunate demise of two individuals in Kozhikode due to fever, subsequently confirmed to be linked to the Nipah virus by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Sep 14, 2023, 21:26 PM IST
Nipah Virus Outbreak: What Do We Know About Deadly Virus That Has Claimed 2 Lives, Triggered Panic In Kerala
The Nipah virus was first identified in 1998 during an outbreak of illness among pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore.
Sep 14, 2023, 16:05 PM IST
Nipah Outbreak In Kerala: Cases Rise To 5; 700 People On Contact List
Till the 24th of this month, if necessary the district collector can ban gatherings in Kozhikode district.
Sep 14, 2023, 06:50 AM IST
NIV Teams To Arrive In Kerala Following Nipah Confirmation; Virus Is Bangladesh Variant: Health Minister Veena George
Responding to a query regarding the Nipah infection in the assembly, State Health Minister Veena George said that the virus strain seen in Kerala was the Bangladesh variant that spreads from human to human and has a high mortality rate.
Sep 13, 2023, 17:31 PM IST
Two Deaths In Kerala Due To Nipah Virus; Monitoring Situation Seriously, Says CM Vijayan
Nipah Virus Outbreak In Kerala: A Central team has been sent to Kerala to take stock of the situation and assist the state government in Nipah virus management, Union Health Minister Mandaviya said in a press conference here.
Sep 12, 2023, 18:14 PM IST
Nipah Virus Threat In Kerala: Symptoms, Prevention And Cure - Must Know Details
This situation has triggered a swift response from health authorities, who convened a high-level meeting to assess the situation and implement measures to contain the virus's spread.
Sep 12, 2023, 16:58 PM IST
Nipah Virus Strikes Kerala: Symptoms, Prevention And Steps To Take If You Are Unwell - Know Details
As Nipah virus cases rise in Kerala, it becomes imperative not only for people in the state but across the country to be aware. A zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, it can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person to person, according to the World Health Organization.
Sep 12, 2023, 16:44 PM IST
New Nipah like Langya virus infects 35 people in China, know about its symptoms, spread and other details
This new virus appears to be a close cousin of two other viruses that are significant in humans: Nipah virus and Hendra virus. This family of viruses was the inspiration for the fictional MEV-1 virus in the film Contagion.
Aug 11, 2022, 13:19 PM IST