Like Hendra virus, Nipah is in a category of viruses called henipaviruses. It is zoonotic, meaning it can spread from animals to humans.

Health officials are closely monitoring a deadly Nipah virus outbreak after the World Health Organization confirmed two new cases in an eastern Indian state this week. The virus, though rare, is ...

Researchers at Black Hat conference speculate that human and computer viruses could converge in the future and could interest bioterrorists Computer hackers could create malicious software that ...

Health chiefs have warned people to be aware of Nipah virus symptoms amid doctors' fears 75 per cent of those infected could die. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA )has designated a "high priority ...