Name: Everything About the Latest Nipah Virus Outbreak in 3 Minutes
Uploaded: 2026-01-27T21:01:20.000Z
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You might have come across news about a certain virus called the Nipah virus.

Watch this to the end if you are confused over what it is.

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Before we look at what the Nipah virus is, we need to look at its origin first,

because it's closer to home than you expected.

The Nipah virus is a virus that has its roots in Malaysia.

You see, back in 1998 in Malaysia's Perak, some people working in pig farms fell ill,

and initially, they were diagnosed with another virus, Japanese encephalitis.

But soon, it was revealed that it was another virus,

since people who were vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis were still sick.

It was only in 1999 that medical biologists at the University of Malaya found the root of the disease,

a new virus which was called the Nipah virus, named after an area in Port Dickson.

Now note that the virus is now mainly transmitted from fruit bats to humans.

But back then, the first recorded outbreak was from pigs to humans.

That was why there was a culling of about a million pigs in Malaysia.

In Singapore, we were affected as well, with 11 cases and one death.

The outbreak was, however, limited to just Singapore and Malaysia, and there have been no more cases since then.

Interestingly, that was also when pig blood was banned in Singapore.

Because blood was a potential source and mode of transmission for viruses and other food-borne pathogens.

Anyways, as of now, there are only occasional small Nipah virus outbreaks,

The virus has a high death rate, with fatality levels reported between 40% and 75%,

depending on the outbreak and the virus strain involved.

People who survive might also experience long-term neurological effects such as persistent seizures or changes in personality.

It can also cause serious complications like inflammation of the brain or meningitis.

So it affects the brain, but how is the virus transmitted?

It's primarily from fruit bats to humans.

However, it has been reported that human-to-human transmission is also possible,

but it has to be through close contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person.

Now, after knowing this, you realise something.

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It has been reported that in the eastern state of West Bengal in India,

there is a Nipah outbreak whereby five cases were confirmed, including doctors and nurses.

It was due to one patient who was infected with the virus.

Since then, to contain the outbreak, almost 100 people were quarantined.

However, for this outbreak, there were more reactions.

In Taiwan, the Centers for Disease Control intends to list Nipah virus infection as a Category 5 notifiable disease following the outbreak.

As a Category 5 disease under Taiwan's system,

the virus would be classified as an emerging or rare infection with major public health risks,

requiring immediate reporting and special control measures.

In Bangkok, Thailand, it felt like COVID-19 again as air passengers from India were being screened on arrival for possible Nipah virus infection.

However, it should be noted that neither Taiwan nor Thailand has any cases.

And yes, this is why, as of now, you're reading so much about the Nipah virus,

even though Nipah virus infections happen every now and then.

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