Why is Kerala in Nipah Grip Again?

Published On: July 22, 2024 - A 14-year-old boy died due to the Nipah virus in Kerala’s Malappuram. Over 300 of his contacts have been traced, 101 of which remain at a high-risk. This is the 5th Nipah outbreak in Kerala in 6 years, with the first outbreak reported in 2018. News9 discusses what makes Kerala vulnerable to the Nipah virus and what can be the precautionary measures against the disease.