00:00UK health officials have issued a health warning after cases
00:05of the deadly Nefert virus were confirmed in India.
00:09So what is the...
00:10Well, it's a really rare virus that can spread between animals and humans.
00:15It can spread via contaminated food or really close contact with someone.
00:20who has been infected with that virus.
00:22It's often linked to fruit bats.
00:25And it's deadly for around 40 to 75% of cases.
00:30Symptoms often develop between 4 and 21 days after catching it.
00:35And it can often present as flu-like symptoms.
00:39Others often...
00:40develop pneumonia and other respiratory problems.
00:43According to the health security...
00:45the most serious complications can be meningitis or swelling of the brain.
00:50So how can the spread be prevented?
00:53Will the UK...
00:55HSA advises people travelling to affected areas to avoid...
01:00contact with bats, their environment and sick animals.
01:03Washing fruit...
01:05thoroughly...
01:06with clean water...
01:07and peel it before eating.
01:08Avoid fruit that...
01:10that's found on the ground or been eaten partially by an animal.
01:14Practice good...
01:15and hygiene...
01:16especially after visiting sick people or sick animals.
01:20and avoid close unprotected contact with anyone infected...
01:24including...
01:25blood and bodily fluids.
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