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The Nipah Virus has sparked fears among scientists and health professionals due to its high rate of mutation and it being extremely deadly. The mortality rate of Nipah ranges between 40 and 75 percent, which is much higher than the one percent deaths seen through Covid-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the disease as one of 16 priority pathogens that need to be looked into due to its potential to spark another global pandemic.