Nipah Virus In West Bengal
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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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Nipah Virus Screenings At International Airports: How It Differs From Covid-19 Checks And What Travellers Should Expect
With a recent Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India, several Asian countries have reinstated airport health screenings. Here's what these screenings involve, why they're important, how they differ from COVID-19 protocols, and what trave
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Nipah Virus Endemic In Kerala And West Bengal, Warns Doctor
Nipah virus outbreak in India as Kerala and West Bengal declared endemic. Dr Arora highlights high mortality, limited monoclonal antibodies, and urgent need for vigilance.
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Nipah Virus Update: Bats At Alipore Zoo Kolkata Being Tested For Virus
The National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has started conducting random RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests among the bats at the Zoological Garden at Alipore in south Kolkata.
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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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Odisha Minister Says No Nipah Virus Scare, Bengal Situation Being Monitored
Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured residents that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in the state and there is no need for panic.
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Nipah Virus In West Bengal: 5 Cases Reported, Prompting Quarantine And Precautionary Measures
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
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Two Healthcare Workers Test Positive For Nipah Virus In West Bengal, Authorities Intensify Containment Measures
The development adds a critical dimension to the Nipah alert first reported earlier this week, when two suspected cases were identified.
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Nipah Virus Suspected In West Bengal: Know Symptoms, Causes And Preventive Measures
Nipah virus (NiV) is a virus that spreads between animals and people. It is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
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Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In West Bengal, Centre Deploys National Team
The suspected cases were detected on January 11, 2026, at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at AIIMS Kalyani.
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No Nipah Virus Case In West Bengal, Says Top State Health Officer
The West Bengal's Director of Health Services Dr Ajay K Chakraborty has dismissed reports about suspected Nipah virus cases in the state. "There are no cases of suspected Nipah virus at the Beleghata Infectious Diseases Hospital," he told NDTV today
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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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Nipah Virus Screenings At International Airports: How It Differs From Covid-19 Checks And What Travellers Should Expect
With a recent Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India, several Asian countries have reinstated airport health screenings. Here's what these screenings involve, why they're important, how they differ from COVID-19 protocols, and what trave
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Nipah Virus Endemic In Kerala And West Bengal, Warns Doctor
Nipah virus outbreak in India as Kerala and West Bengal declared endemic. Dr Arora highlights high mortality, limited monoclonal antibodies, and urgent need for vigilance.
-
Nipah Virus Update: Bats At Alipore Zoo Kolkata Being Tested For Virus
The National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has started conducting random RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests among the bats at the Zoological Garden at Alipore in south Kolkata.
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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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Odisha Minister Says No Nipah Virus Scare, Bengal Situation Being Monitored
Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured residents that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in the state and there is no need for panic.
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Nipah Virus In West Bengal: 5 Cases Reported, Prompting Quarantine And Precautionary Measures
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
-
Two Healthcare Workers Test Positive For Nipah Virus In West Bengal, Authorities Intensify Containment Measures
The development adds a critical dimension to the Nipah alert first reported earlier this week, when two suspected cases were identified.
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Nipah Virus Suspected In West Bengal: Know Symptoms, Causes And Preventive Measures
Nipah virus (NiV) is a virus that spreads between animals and people. It is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
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Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In West Bengal, Centre Deploys National Team
The suspected cases were detected on January 11, 2026, at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at AIIMS Kalyani.
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No Nipah Virus Case In West Bengal, Says Top State Health Officer
The West Bengal's Director of Health Services Dr Ajay K Chakraborty has dismissed reports about suspected Nipah virus cases in the state. "There are no cases of suspected Nipah virus at the Beleghata Infectious Diseases Hospital," he told NDTV today
