India is currently grappling with a rare outbreak of the Nipah virus, a dangerous disease that has high mortality rate. Taking pre-emptive action against the threat, authorities in the Southern state of Kerala have shut down some schools and offices to halt the spread of the virus.

Explained | Deadly Nipah virus strikes India; symptoms and other things you need to know

India has taken a significant step in its preparedness to combat the dangerous Nipah virus by procuring an additional 20 doses of monoclonal antibodies from Australia.

India procures monoclonal antibodies from Australia to battle deadly Nipah virus

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Explained | Deadly Nipah virus strikes India; symptoms and other things you need to know

India procures monoclonal antibodies from Australia to battle deadly Nipah virus