The world is breathing a cautious sigh of relief after Indian authorities confirmed that the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal has been contained. Read more Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Has No Vaccine as Doctors Warn of Extreme Lethality Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Has No Vaccine as Doctors Warn of Extreme LethalityRace Against Time: India's Containment EffortsIndian authorities moved swiftly after the Nipah virus infected five people — including frontline healthcare workers — in a cluster near Kolkata in the eastern state of West Bengal. The Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly lethal, zoonotic pathogen, meaning it spreads from animals to humans. Read more How Deadly Is The Nipah Virus Outbreak? Grim Scenarios Could Be Worse Than The Covid Pandemic How Deadly Is The Nipah Virus Outbreak?