Classes in Cagayan de Oro suspended as spread of 'Nipah' virus feared

By Chris Diaz

Sep 27, 2023 4:37 pm

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Classes here were suspended on Wednesday amid unconfirmed reports of a 'Nipah virus' outbreak in schools that has infected students and school personnel.

The 'Nipah' virus or NiV 2023 is acquired through contact with infected animals like pigs and fruits partially eaten by fruit bats.

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