The Nipah virus, a zoonotic infection transmitted from fruit bats to humans, is currently a concern in India, where two nurses have been confirmed infected. Symptoms can range from flu-like issues to severe encephalitis, with a mortality rate between 45% and 70%. Health measures are in place, and while neighboring countries are screening travelers, experts indicate the virus does not spread easily between humans. Therefore, the risk of a global lockdown, akin to the COVID-19 pandemic, is considered low.
