Health authorities are on high alert after reports of a new virus have arisen in the People’s Republic of China. At least 35 people have been infected by Langya henipavirus (LayV) in China’s Shandong ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists believe that the new Langya henipavirus, or LayV, was likely transmitted from shrews to humans. There are currently more than 30 confirmed cases in China. Erhard ...

Langya henipavirus (LayV) being closely tracked after reported infections in China Highlights Cases of newly-identified Langya henipavirus (LayV) have been reported in China. LayV is related to the ...

LayV has been found in 35 patients in China, but scientists said they were unable to find evidence for human-to-human transmission of the virus. A new virus known as Langya henipavirus (LayV) has been ...