In Kerala, India, there has been an increase in cases of the fatal Nipah virus. The virus has infected five people, two of whom have passed away. Since it first appeared in the southern Indian state of Kerala in late August, the bat-borne Nipah virus has affected six people there. approximately the previous week, approximately 700 people, including healthcare professionals, have undergone infection tests. Some public transportation systems, offices, and schools have been shut down by the state. Video: PTV Transmission and Symptoms :  A rare but dangerous bat-borne virus called the Nipah virus can give humans fever, vomiting, and respiratory illnesses. Seizures and encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, can occur in severe cases, putting a person in a coma. The virus has a 40–75% mortality rate. It is spread from animals to people and can also spread through tainted food or directly between individuals. Outbreak History :  In 1998, the virus spread among pig breeders in Ma...