Nipah mainly affects animals such as bats, pigs, dogs and horses, but can infect humans who come into contact with infected animals or consume food contaminated by their bodily fluids.

A Chinese Covid-19 antiviral may help treat Nipah virus, a study suggests. Researchers report promising lab and animal results as India monitors confirmed Nipah cases.

Indian authorities confirm containment of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, easing global fears but leaving ...