Sealed dates is invited nipaha virus?

As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nipah Virus is a newly emerging zoonosis(a disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals) that causes a severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus. Direct contact with infected pigs, other infected animals or through contaminated fruits (half-eaten fruits left by fruit bats), and even direct contact with sick persons have been cited as the underlying cause of outbreaks. Nipah Virus is not an airborne transmission infection, it can only affect those who come in direct contact with contaminated bodies. The symptoms of Nipah Virus are: - Fever from 3-14 days of exposure associated with severe headache due to encephalitis(swelling of the brain) which lead to a state of confusion, disorientation, nausea, persistent drowsiness and fainting. - Choking, stomach pain, vomiting, fatigue and blurred vision could also be there. - There are many patients who show neurological, respiratory and pulmonary signs as well - These symptoms can lead to coma in 24-48hours. If any of the above symptoms are present you should visit the nearest hospital and get evaluated. Prevention: - Do not eat fruits that may have been bitten by bats. - Do not drink toddy that is brewed in open containers near palm trees. - Refrain from consuming date palm sap. - Do not drink unpasteurized fruit juices - Wash,peel and/or cook all fruit thoroughly before eating - Safeguard oneself after coming in contact with someone who has contracted the virus. It is important to maintain a distance from the patient, to sanitize and wash hands thoroughly. Sealed packet dates should be fine for consumption, if you see any break on the fruit suggestive of an animal bite then do not eat it.