Brain-swelling Nipah virus 75 times more deadly than coronavirus may be next pandemic, scientists warn of ‘The Big One’

 A brain-swelling disease 75 times more deadly than coronavirus could become the next pandemic killing millions, scientists have warned.

Scientists have warned a new virus, which is 75 times more deadly than COVID-19, has the potential to become a global pandemic. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

A brain-swelling disease 75 times more deadly than coronavirus could mutate to become the next pandemic killing millions, scientists have warned.

Experts told the Sun Online how a number of emerging diseases could trigger another global outbreak – and this time it could be “The Big One”.

The fruit bat-borne virus Nipah is a prime candidate for serious concern, they fear.

Severe brain swelling, seizures and vomiting are just some of the symptoms of this highly potent disease — which was first discovered in 1999 in Malaysia.

Outbreaks in south and southeast Asia show the virus to be extremely deadly, with a death rate of between 40 to 75 per cent.

Read more: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/brainswelling-nipah-virus-75-times-more-deadly-than-coronavirus-may-be-next-pandemic-scientists-warn-of-the-big-one/news-story/5363e34783bd54c926434c738edd5e12