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To answer your question bluntly, NO! I don’t thinkthere would bethenationwidespread of thisdeadlyNipahvirus. At large, it would be containedin South India, if not in a state. Currently, 10 people have been reported dead in Kerala. The officials have confirmed that 3 of them died due to this virus. The remaining7 dead are yet to be confirmedfor their source.
In the coming days and weeks, we could hear about more loss of lifedue toNipah virus.Because it spreads rather easily.The main source of itispigs and bats.Also, the virus transmissionsthrough humanstoo. So, the people who died, it’s very likely that their family members, friends and whoever gotintouch with them are at risk of losing theirlives.
So,asaprecautionary measure, thegovernmentshouldputthe areasinKeralaon high alertwherethe cases of Nipah virushave come under the light. The authorities mustwork tosafely keep away animals likepigs andbatsfrom human touch. Also, the people who might be affected by the virus must be keptinthe intensive care unit.
Other than these,there isn’t much to be done to tackledeadlyNipah virus. There are no vaccines available totreat this virus.
And, in case, if things look going out of hands, other states must get into action and must limit the entry ofpeople from the south. Of course, this isfor the worst-case scenario.Nipah virus won’t spread across India. So, relax. And if you’re in south part of the country, just beslightlycareful.Keepaway from the aforementioned animals. Also, don’t touch foods that couldpossibly bein touchwiththese animals.
Yes, we might hearaboutmore death fromdeadlyNipah virusin the coming days.But the situation will be eventually contained.
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