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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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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.
-
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.
