Key Highlights
- Nipah virus is a serious zoonotic infection known for its high mortality and potential for rapid spread.
- The officials said they are handling the cases with utmost priority.
- News reports say the two suspected cases are critical-care healthcare workers from Barasat, now on ventilator support.
- What is the Nipah virus?
- Nipah virus spreads between animals and people mainly through fruit but can also spread through pigs and other animals like goats, horses, dogs, or cats.
