A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Monday, and 151 people who came into contact with the victim are under observation to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

Health authorities in India face outbreaks of Nipah virus almost every other year. Transmitted by fruit bats, it's often fatal among humans.

The Nipah virus has re-emerged in Kerala, marking the sixth outbreak since 2018. The latest victim is a 24-year-old student from Malappuram district who succumbed to the disease on September 9. Health officials have identified 175 individuals who had contact with him and are taking measures to prevent a larger outbreak.

For the second time this year, India has reported a fatal Nipah virus case, this time involving a 24-year-old student, a local health official told Reuters.

This time, the victim was a 24-year-old man from Malappuram's Thiruvali panchayat, around 20 kilometres away from Pandikkad, where a 14-year-old died in July this year due to Nipah

The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala, tragically claiming the life of a 24-year-old student from the state’s Malappuram district on September 9th. This marks the sixth time since 2018 that the sou

A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Monday, and 151 people who

Thiruvananthapuram: Given the recent report of Nipah deaths in the state, there are growing concerns about the government's response measures. The first Nipah case in the state was confirmed in May 2018,