Kerala on High Alert: Nipah Virus Outbreak the Next Pandemic? | Connecting The Dots

India’s southern state of Kerala is currently facing a serious health crisis as cases of the Nipah virus have emerged. In response, the Malappuram district has imposed strict restrictions, including mandatory face masks and the closure of schools and colleges. Public gatherings are also limited. So, what exactly is the Nipah virus? First identified in 1999, Nipah is a highly infectious zoonotic disease affecting animals and humans, with no vaccine or treatment available. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers it a priority disease due to its outbreak potential. Alarmingly, the case fatality rate for Nipah ranges from 40% to 75%, making it significantly more deadly than many diseases we’ve faced, including COVID-19. The United Nations warns of new emerging zoonotic diseases by 2030. Are we prepared for the next pandemic? Watch to learn more about Nipah symptoms, transmission and prevention. #nipahvirus #nipahvirusoutbreakinindia #nipahvirusinindia #nipahvirusoutbreak #nipahvirussymptoms #nipahviruscases #nipahviruskerala #malappuram #who #unitednations #un #pandemic #epidemic #health #keralanews #trendingnews #ddindia #ddnews nipah virus cases | nipah virus kerala | nipah virus in kerala | what is nipah virus | nipah virus lockdown | nipah virus symptoms | kerala lockdown | nipah virus infection | nipah virus epidemic | nipah virus deaths in kerala | nipah virus treatment | nipah virus outbreak | nipah virus in malappuram | nipah virus latest news | nipah virus news | nipah virus in india | pandemic | nipah virus who | who | united nations | health news | kerala news | dd india | dd news About Connecting The Dots: Decode the issues that matter to the world. We connect the dots to get you the big picture. #connectingthedots Watch More Videos: About Channel: DD India is India’s 24x7 international news channel from the stable of the country’s Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati. Launched in 2021, DD India has made a name for itself by delivering balanced, fair and accurate news from India and around the world. Apart from daily news bulletins tracking the developments around the world, DD India airs major events of national importance, analysis of current events and informative discussions. DD India offers a fresh perspective on India’s engagements with countries across the globe with interviews of global leaders apart from the who’s who of industry, academia and tech sectors. Follow us on our social media platforms for the latest news and updates. Follow us on X: DD India - Subscribe to our YouTube channels: DD News: DD India: Download DD News Mobile App: … #BreakingNews #worldnews #internationalnews #TodayNews #News #international #LatestUpdates #Doordarshan