The newly-discovered Langya virus is related to the Nipah virus


Research suggests that shrews may be natural reservoirs of LayV, from which the virus can hop into humans by chance. — Photos: Filepic

Researchers from China, Singapore and Australia reported on Aug 4 (2022) the identification of the Langya henipavirus (LayV) in a throat swab sample from a 53- year-old woman in the town of Langya in Shandong, China.

Their finding was published in a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Health

When you’re pregnant and catch measles
Atrial fibrillation: Treating a fluttering heart
Tackling drug-resistant cancers with Darwin’s theory of evolution
Can we predict if a child will have asthma?
Understanding your fertility test results
Gen Z, stop procrastinating your bedtime
Toxic chemicals found in food and wine
Always having cold feet? You could have narrowed arteries
Faced with a terminal illness themselves, doctors prefer assisted dying
New blood test can detect early dementia

Others Also Read