ANN/THE STAR – Recent reports of Nipah virus (NIV) infections in Kerala, India have drawn global attention. Since first reported on August this year, there have been six cases, two casualties, as of September 23. Over 700 healthcare workers tested in the past week. The deadly microorganism is a zoonotic virus, which spreads from animals
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