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Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
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First Nipah Virus Death Reported In Bengal, But No New Cases Emerge
West Bengal on Thursday reported its first case of a Nipah virus-related death, after a nurse, who was affected by it and was admitted at the critical care unit of a hospital at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district, passed away.
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Nipah Breakthrough: Japan To Begin First Human Vaccine Trial In April
A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine's efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans.
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Common Mistakes People Make During Viral Outbreaks And How To Avoid Them
From ignoring early symptoms to self-medication and misinformation, common mistakes during viral outbreaks can worsen spread and severity. Experts explain how science-backed behaviour can protect individuals and communities.
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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
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Only 2 Nipah Virus Cases Reported In West Bengal Since December: Central Body Confirms
Following confirmation of these two cases, the Government of India, in close coordination with the Government of West Bengal, promptly initiated comprehensive public health measures in accordance with established protocols.
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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Nipah Situation Under Control In Kerala, Says Health Minister
The situation regarding the latest Nipah outbreak in Kerala is completely under control, and more than 200 samples from the high-risk contacts were tested negative, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said in Kerala on Monday.
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Kerala, Goa Following Protocol To Control Spread Of Nipah Virus: Minister
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today allayed people's fears about travelling to Kerala in the wake of Nipah virus scare there, saying he himself would be visiting the southern state in next few days.
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After Kerala Nipah Virus Case, Rajasthan Health Ministry Issues Advisory
Rajasthan has issued guidelines to all medical and health officials to prevent and control Nipah virus infection in the state.
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Amid Deaths And Scares, Kerala Doctors The Real Warriors In Battle Against Nipah
After the brain-damaging Nipah virus claimed 16 lives in Kerala's Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, two samples which initially tested positive, have now tested negative, health officials said. Blood samples of 244 suspected Nipah cases have also tested negative bringing a sense of relief in the state.
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Nipah Outbreak Under Control But People Need To Be Alert, Says Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today the spread of the Nipah virus, which has so far claimed 16 lives in Kerala,has been controlled, but people should be alert.
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Fresh Nipah Outbreak Scare, Schools, Colleges To Stay Shut In Kozhikode Till June 12: 10 Points
With the brain-damaging Nipah virus claiming 16 lives in Kerala's Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, the southern state's health minister has issued a warning that there could be a possible second outbreak, adding to the woes of people across the state. The government today also announced that schools, colleges and other educational institutions w...
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Nipah Virus Outbreak: Situation Under Control, Says Health Minister JP Nadda
In the wake of the Nipah virus claiming 10 lives in Kerala, the Union Health Ministry today asked people not to "panic" and said the outbreak is "unlikely" to spread as early and efficient containment measures were being taken. The ministry also noted that the outbreak appeared to be a "localised" occurrence.
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Nipah Virus Updates: 6 Dead In Kozhikode, Kerala On High Alert
The central government has sent a team.Union Health Minister JP Nadda tweeted on Sunday that he had asked the chief of the central disease control body to visit the affected district and take steps. The Nipah virus or NiV infection has symptoms like breathing trouble, inflammation of the brain, fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation and deliri...
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Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
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First Nipah Virus Death Reported In Bengal, But No New Cases Emerge
West Bengal on Thursday reported its first case of a Nipah virus-related death, after a nurse, who was affected by it and was admitted at the critical care unit of a hospital at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district, passed away.
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Nipah Breakthrough: Japan To Begin First Human Vaccine Trial In April
A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine's efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans.
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Common Mistakes People Make During Viral Outbreaks And How To Avoid Them
From ignoring early symptoms to self-medication and misinformation, common mistakes during viral outbreaks can worsen spread and severity. Experts explain how science-backed behaviour can protect individuals and communities.
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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
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Only 2 Nipah Virus Cases Reported In West Bengal Since December: Central Body Confirms
Following confirmation of these two cases, the Government of India, in close coordination with the Government of West Bengal, promptly initiated comprehensive public health measures in accordance with established protocols.
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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Nipah Situation Under Control In Kerala, Says Health Minister
The situation regarding the latest Nipah outbreak in Kerala is completely under control, and more than 200 samples from the high-risk contacts were tested negative, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said in Kerala on Monday.
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Kerala, Goa Following Protocol To Control Spread Of Nipah Virus: Minister
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today allayed people's fears about travelling to Kerala in the wake of Nipah virus scare there, saying he himself would be visiting the southern state in next few days.
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After Kerala Nipah Virus Case, Rajasthan Health Ministry Issues Advisory
Rajasthan has issued guidelines to all medical and health officials to prevent and control Nipah virus infection in the state.
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Amid Deaths And Scares, Kerala Doctors The Real Warriors In Battle Against Nipah
After the brain-damaging Nipah virus claimed 16 lives in Kerala's Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, two samples which initially tested positive, have now tested negative, health officials said. Blood samples of 244 suspected Nipah cases have also tested negative bringing a sense of relief in the state.
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Nipah Outbreak Under Control But People Need To Be Alert, Says Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today the spread of the Nipah virus, which has so far claimed 16 lives in Kerala,has been controlled, but people should be alert.
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Fresh Nipah Outbreak Scare, Schools, Colleges To Stay Shut In Kozhikode Till June 12: 10 Points
With the brain-damaging Nipah virus claiming 16 lives in Kerala's Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, the southern state's health minister has issued a warning that there could be a possible second outbreak, adding to the woes of people across the state. The government today also announced that schools, colleges and other educational institutions w...
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Nipah Virus Outbreak: Situation Under Control, Says Health Minister JP Nadda
In the wake of the Nipah virus claiming 10 lives in Kerala, the Union Health Ministry today asked people not to "panic" and said the outbreak is "unlikely" to spread as early and efficient containment measures were being taken. The ministry also noted that the outbreak appeared to be a "localised" occurrence.
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Nipah Virus Updates: 6 Dead In Kozhikode, Kerala On High Alert
The central government has sent a team.Union Health Minister JP Nadda tweeted on Sunday that he had asked the chief of the central disease control body to visit the affected district and take steps. The Nipah virus or NiV infection has symptoms like breathing trouble, inflammation of the brain, fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation and deliri...
