Some countries are on alert after two cases of a deadly, incurable virus were reported in India this week. Here's what to ...

Nipah virus cases in West Bengal have prompted heightened surveillance across Asia, with airports and border crossings ...

Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state ...

In January 2026, India reported two confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection involving two 25-year-old nurses working at a private hospital in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district. Initial symptoms ...

Union Health Ministry confirms Nipah virus contained in West Bengal. Asian countries tighten airport screenings for ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has mentioned that it does not recommend any travel or trade restrictions in response to the Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal. It also noted that risk ...

India has demonstrated its capacity to manage Nipah outbreaks during previous events, and recommended public health measures ...

Fruit bats have been identified as the most likely cause of subsequent outbreaks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Recent cases have largely been detected in southern Kerala state. A major outbreak in 2018 killed at least 17 people there.

By Rishika Sadam HYDERABAD, Jan 30 (Reuters) - There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World ...

The WHO said there was no evidence of increased human-to-human transmission so far, adding that India had the capacity to ...