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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Giuliano de Leon

Nipah Virus Less Contagious, But More Deadly Than COVID-19: Symptoms, How It Spreads, and Other Things To Know

India issued a nationwide alert as the new Nipah virus infects nurses. Is it more concerning than COVID-19? (Credit: Unsplash/CDC)

India has issued a nationwide health alert after a cluster of Nipah Virus infections emerged in West Bengal, with several cases confirmed among hospital staff.

The warning came this week after five cases were reported within days, including nurses, a doctor and a healthcare worker, raising fears of hospital-based transmission.

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