Source: TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: Two nurses in West Bengal have tested positive for the Nipah virus, with one in coma and another on ventilator support, triggering emergency contact tracing and isolation of over 120 people. About Nipah Virus: What it is? Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (animal-to-human) that can also …
Source: IE Subject: Species in News Context: Scientists have detected cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic waters for the first time by using drones to collect whale breath (blow) samples, a non-invasive technique. About Cetacean morbillivirus: What it is? Cetacean morbillivirus is a highly infectious viral disease affecting marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, porpoises, and pilot …
