Kerala shuts schools and offices to curb deadly Nipah virus

The southern state of Kerala in India has implemented measures to contain the spread of the Nipah virus, which has already claimed two lives. Schools, offices, and public transport have been shut, and strict isolation rules have been put in place. The virus, which is spread through contact with infected bats, pigs, or humans, has a high mortality rate but is less infectious. Health officials are focusing on tracing contacts and isolating symptomatic individuals. Three federal teams have arrived to conduct tests and survey the bat population in affected areas.