Could It Be the Next Nipah?

According to experts, the Camp Hill virus is classified as a henipavirus, meaning it can target either the nervous system or the respiratory system, depending on its strain. What makes this revelation significant is that it’s the first time this virus has been detected in North America, sparking a buzz in the scientific community. Given that Camp Hill virus raises pandemic fears, researchers are working tirelessly to ascertain if there’s a possibility for the virus to jump from animals to humans, similar to its relatives. Nobody is eager to see a repeat of the turmoil caused by viruses like Nipah in Southeast Asia.