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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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Nipah Virus Alert: Myanmar's Yangon Airport Tightens Screening
Myanmar has intensified health screening and surveillance at Yangon International Airport to prevent the possible entry of the Nipah virus, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday.
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World Health Body Monitoring Nipah Cases In India, Rules Out Travel Curbs
The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.
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What Is Nipah Virus? And What Makes It So Deadly?
This Nipah outbreak in India is worrying because theres currently no prevention and no treatment available, and its a severe disease.
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Nipah Virus Outbreak Under Watch In Australia, Says Health Minister
Australia's health minister said on Friday that the government is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Asia.
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Nipah Virus In India: What Is Actually Going On? Timeline Explained
India has confirmed two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal since December, with health authorities containing the situation amid misinformation and heightened airport screenings in parts of Asia.
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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 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 Crisis: Doctor Urges Global Preparedness Against Possible Spread
Nipah virus poses severe health risks, causing brain infection and pneumonia with high death rates. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan stresses early diagnosis, isolation and contact tracing.
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Nipah Virus Scare: Thailand Enhances Screening Of Flights From West Bengal
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India's West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 00:00 local time on Monday to pre
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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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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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New Nipah Vaccine Proves Safe, Triggers Antibodies In Phase 1 Results: Lancet Study
A phase 1 randomised clinical trial of a novel Nipah virus vaccine, led by US researchers, may soon pave the way to prevent the deadly infection.
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Kerala Reports Second Suspected Nipah Virus Death, 543 Under Surveillance
A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area.
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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.
-
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.
-
Nipah Virus Alert: Myanmar's Yangon Airport Tightens Screening
Myanmar has intensified health screening and surveillance at Yangon International Airport to prevent the possible entry of the Nipah virus, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday.
-
World Health Body Monitoring Nipah Cases In India, Rules Out Travel Curbs
The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.
-
What Is Nipah Virus? And What Makes It So Deadly?
This Nipah outbreak in India is worrying because theres currently no prevention and no treatment available, and its a severe disease.
-
Nipah Virus Outbreak Under Watch In Australia, Says Health Minister
Australia's health minister said on Friday that the government is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Asia.
-
Nipah Virus In India: What Is Actually Going On? Timeline Explained
India has confirmed two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal since December, with health authorities containing the situation amid misinformation and heightened airport screenings in parts of Asia.
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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.
-
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 Crisis: Doctor Urges Global Preparedness Against Possible Spread
Nipah virus poses severe health risks, causing brain infection and pneumonia with high death rates. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan stresses early diagnosis, isolation and contact tracing.
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Nipah Virus Scare: Thailand Enhances Screening Of Flights From West Bengal
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India's West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 00:00 local time on Monday to pre
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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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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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New Nipah Vaccine Proves Safe, Triggers Antibodies In Phase 1 Results: Lancet Study
A phase 1 randomised clinical trial of a novel Nipah virus vaccine, led by US researchers, may soon pave the way to prevent the deadly infection.
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Kerala Reports Second Suspected Nipah Virus Death, 543 Under Surveillance
A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area.
