Public Health

From Bats to Humans: Understanding the Nipah Virus in Kerala

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The recent emergence of the bat-borne Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala has caused concern as six individuals have already been infected, resulting in two deaths. Efforts to contain the virus have involved testing over 700 people, including healthcare workers, and implementing closures of schools, offices, and public-transport networks. Understanding Nipah This … Read more

COVID-19’s Unconventional Seasonal Patterns

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While many people believe that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, scientists studying the disease have noticed that it has not yet fallen into a predictable seasonal pattern like most respiratory pathogens. Influenza and other respiratory viruses tend to strike during specific seasons, such as winter or fall, but this has not been the case for … Read more