The south Indian state of Kerala is in a state of panic after many cases of the killer Nipah virus were detected last week. The state and the central governments have taken comprehensive measures to contain the outbreak of the rare virus. Doctors say it is just another viral infection and there is nothing to panic, but from reactions on social media, people seem to be in a state of bewilderment. The deadly virus carried mainly by fruit bats has killed at least 11 people in Kerala, sparking a statewide health alert ! according to a news report, Three people had died from this deadly virus, but this was later revised to six, and now it has climbed up to 11.
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