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Airports across Asia have put urgent steps in place to stop the spread of a highly lethal virus.Temperature screening has been set up by authorities in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia after two cases of...
Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 13:41 ISTNipah virus outbreak: The current outbreak in India was first reported among five health workers in West Bengal. While there is no cure, it can be preventedRapid...
According to sources, blood samples from those who came into contact with two infected nurses have been sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Kalyani for Nipah virus testing (File...
UPSC Current Affairs: Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal have put the spotlight back on this deadly zoonotic disease. How does it spread from animals to humans? What are its symptoms and diagnosis methods, and is there any specific cure for it? Here’s all you need to know for the UPSC exam.
Two suspected cases of Nipah virus were detected at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal on Monday (January 12...
In a post on X, the Union health ministry wrote that minister JP Nadda assured the West Bengal government of comprehensive technical, logistical, and operational support| India News
Two healthcare workers suspected of being infected by Nipah virus in Barasat city in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal are undergoing treatmen...
Although West Bengal has not reported confirmed clusters in recent years, the recurring outbreaks elsewhere underscore the virus’s persistent threat and the urgent need for local vigilance.
