Six Nipah Virus deaths: could South Africa be at risk?

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 10/02/2026

THE deadly Nipah virus has claimed six lives globally since 2025, prompting concerns about international spread. With its high fatality rate and simple transmission method, could South Africa be vulnerable?

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