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  Nipah virus: 25-year-old nurse dies in West Bengal, first such case recorded in recent history

  February 12, 2026 18:23 IST

  Nipah 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 | January 31, 2026 13:31 IST

  Amid 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 | January 30, 2026 14:05 IST

  The 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 | January 29, 2026 6:49 IST

  Does 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 | January 28, 2026 18:59 IST

  Nipah 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 | January 28, 2026 13:31 IST

  Nipah 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 | January 13, 2026 7:37 IST

  After 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

  January 12, 2026 23:49 IST

  The 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 | July 14, 2025 8:54 IST

  According 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 | July 14, 2025 7:08 IST

  Final 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 | July 04, 2025 17:59 IST

  Kerala 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 | September 17, 2024 16:24 IST

  Nipah 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 | September 15, 2024 18:46 IST

  The 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 | July 23, 2024 16:43 IST

  According 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 | July 21, 2024 16:52 IST

  Outbreaks 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 | July 21, 2024 14:06 IST

  Nipah 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 | July 21, 2024 13:06 IST

  Know 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 | July 21, 2024 0:07 IST

  A 14-year-old boy in Kerala’s Malappuram district has tested positive for the Nipah virus, prompting immediate health measures and containment efforts.

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  Nipah virus presence detected in bats in Wayanad, no need to panic: Kerala govt

  India | October 25, 2023 22:02 IST

  The Kozhikode district of Kerala had witnessed an outbreak of the Nipah virus earlier this year infecting six people out of whom two had succumbed. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that there was no need to panic and the information was only being shared to spread awareness among people.

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  No Nipah virus scare, four infected patients in Kerala's Kozhikode recover, test 'double negative'

  India | September 29, 2023 13:07 IST

  Nipah virus is a highly contagious and deadly zoonotic virus, and any suspected case is treated with utmost care and vigilance to prevent its spread within the community.