18 dead bats cause Nipah virus scare at Himachal school
Around 18 dead bats found on the premises of a school in Himachal Pradesh's Nahan triggered panic among locals about the Nipah virus. Officials collected samples of the dead bats for further investigation but dismissed rumours of an outbreak of the virus. Teachers have been informed about the virus and preventive measures, District Chief Medical Officer Dr Sanjay Sharma said.