The Nipah virus has a high fatality rate of 40-75 percent and there is limited treatment and no cure. The disease is not new, but our understanding of it means preventative measures can be the best step at preventing further outbreaks and spreading.

The UK Health Security Agency said Nipah has been designated 'a high priority pathogen' because of its high fatality rate and the fact that there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning over the Nipah virus as it spreads in India, sparking pandemic fears. They warn that up to 75% of people infected with the virus could die.

Australian tourists have been warned to take precautions after two people tested positive for the potentially deadly Nipah virus in India. India's National Centre for Disease Control confirmed on Tuesday that two cases of the virus had been detected in the ...