Is Nipah virus the next pandemic (opens in new tab)

Nipah virus, serious infectious disease that periodically causes outbreaks in parts of Asia. Case fatality rate 40 to 75% During outbreaks, 10 to 92% Person to person transmission is possible Close care home or hospital environments Overcrowded, poorly ventilated environments Transmission via droplets is suspected, (Boston Uni) WHO has listed Nipah virus as an epidemic threat requiring urgent research and development action, including vaccine development. Potential risks Environmenta...