Nipah Virus
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Fresh Nipah virus case reported in Kerala: How it spreads, early symptoms and prevention tips
Health | Jun 11, 2026, 10:35 PM ISTFollowing the confirmation of a Nipah virus case in Kerala, health authorities have intensified monitoring efforts. Here's what experts say about how the virus spreads, its symptoms, incubation period, complications and ways to reduce the risk of infection.
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Kerala intensifies surveillance after Nipah virus infection reported in Kozhikode, 77 contacts found
India | Jun 11, 2026, 08:55 PM ISTNipah virus infection in Kerala: The patient, who is being treated in a specially prepared isolation ward at the hospital, remains in critical condition and is on ventilator support. A team of doctors is closely monitoring his health.
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Nipah virus: 25-year-old nurse dies in West Bengal, first such case recorded in recent history
West Bengal | Feb 12, 2026, 06:23 PM ISTNipah virus: Two nursing staff at Barasat's private hospital in West Bengal contracted Nipah virus, underscoring dangers in medical settings from human-to-human spread via close contact with infected secretions like saliva.
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Nipah virus outbreak in India: How it spreads, when symptoms appear, health risks and prevention
Health | Jan 31, 2026, 01:31 PM ISTAmid fresh Nipah virus cases in India, we walk you through what the virus is, how it spreads, when symptoms usually appear, the health risks involved, and the steps that help reduce transmission and protect others.
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WHO backs India’s handling of Nipah outbreak, says travel and trade curbs not needed
Health | Jan 30, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTThe WHO has backed India’s handling of the Nipah virus outbreak after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal, saying the risk of wider spread is low. With strong surveillance, contact tracing, and coordination, India’s response has ruled out the need for travel or trade restrictions.
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Myths vs medical facts about the Nipah virus: What doctor wants the public to know
Health | Jan 29, 2026, 06:49 AM ISTDoes the Nipah virus spread through the air? Is it always fatal? Doctor breaks down common myths and explains the real medical facts, transmission risks, fatality rates and prevention tips to help the public stay informed, not afraid.
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Nipah virus explained: Doctor explains 6 ways this rare infection is more dangerous than others
Health | Jan 28, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTNipah virus may begin like a mild illness but can quickly turn fatal. Dr Dip Narayan Mukherjee, Consultant – Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI, explains what makes this rare infection far more dangerous than many others.
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Nipah Virus prevention: Doctor-approved safety tips you must follow
Health | Jan 28, 2026, 01:31 PM ISTNipah virus is dangerous, but panic isn’t the answer. Understanding how it spreads, recognising early symptoms and following basic hygiene can sharply reduce the risk.
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Nipah alert in West Bengal: What the virus is, its symptoms, and how to protect yourself
Health | Jan 13, 2026, 07:37 AM ISTAfter suspected Nipah virus cases were identified in West Bengal, health authorities stepped up monitoring and response. We look at the history of Nipah, how the virus spreads, common symptoms, global cases, and simple steps to reduce risk.
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Centre on alert after suspected Nipah cases in West Bengal; Nadda assures full support
West Bengal | Jan 12, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe Health Minister said the guidelines to prevent the outbreak of the disease have been shared with the Bengal’s disease surveillance unit. Nadda said he talked with Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to discuss the issue, asserting that the Centre stands firmly with the state government.
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Nipah virus Kerala: Know the symptoms, causes and preventive measures of this zoonotic infection
Health | Jul 14, 2025, 08:54 AM ISTAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nipah virus infection 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. Read on to know more about symptoms, causes, prevention of Nipah virus.
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Second suspected Nipah death reported in Kerala, six districts put on alert, surveillance ramped up
India | Jul 14, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTFinal confirmation is awaited from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. The first was a native of Malappuram, while another patient from Palakkad remains hospitalised.
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Nipah virus alert issued in three districts of Kerala after two suspected cases reported in state
India | Jul 04, 2025, 05:59 PM ISTKerala Health Minister Veena George said that the suspected cases of Nipah virus are from Palakkad and Malappuram districts.
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Nipah Virus in Kerala: Containment zones declared; schools, colleges to remain shut | Check curbs
India | Sep 17, 2024, 04:24 PM ISTNipah Virus in Kerala: Veena George had on Monday said that currently there are 175 people in the contact list of the deceased patient. "Out of them, 74 are health workers. 126 are primary contact while 49 are in the secondary contact list," the minister said.
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Man dies of Nipah virus in Kerala's Mallapuram, close contacts isolated
India | Sep 15, 2024, 06:46 PM ISTThe man, who died on September 9, travelled to the state from Bengaluru. After the confirmation of Nipah, the state health officials have initiated action, and the close contacts of the deceased have been isolated. Five of them have fevers and their samples have been sent for testing.
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Kerala: Close relatives of 14-year-old boy who died of Nipah virus, test negative
India | Jul 23, 2024, 04:43 PM ISTAccording to the state Health Department, nineteen individuals, including five from the high-risk category on the Nipah contact list, have been tested, and their results will be announced today.
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Nipah case: Centre to deploy outbreak response team to support Kerala in probing virus
India | Jul 21, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTOutbreaks of the Nipah Virus Disease (NiVD) have been reported in Kerala in the past, with the last occurring in 2023 in Kozhikode district, Union Health Ministry's statement said.
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Kerala: 14-year-old boy infected with Nipah virus dies of cardiac arrest
India | Jul 21, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTNipah virus: The Kerala government on Saturday had confirmed Nipah infection in the 14-year-old, who hails from Malappuram district.
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What is Nipah Virus? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and more about this zoonotic infection
Health | Jul 21, 2024, 01:06 PM ISTKnow about Nipah virus, a zoonotic infection transmitted from animals to humans, and learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Stay informed to protect yourself and others from this potentially fatal disease.
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Kerala reports Nipah virus case in Malappuram, precautionary measures underway
India | Jul 21, 2024, 12:07 AM ISTA 14-year-old boy in Kerala’s Malappuram district has tested positive for the Nipah virus, prompting immediate health measures and containment efforts.