Kerala on alert as Kozhikode man preliminarily positive for Nipah

WHO: Nipah fatality 40%-75%

Nipah virus spreads mainly through fruit bats, contaminated food, or close contact with infected individuals.
According to the World Health Organization, its fatality rate can be pretty high, between 40% and 75%.
Kerala has dealt with several outbreaks since 2018; the worst one claimed 17 lives that year.
Stay alert, follow health advisories, and don't let rumors get to you.

The state's taking this seriously.