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NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought to reassure the public over India’s latest Nipah virus outbreak, saying the risk of spread remains “low” and that there is no need for travel or trade restrictions following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal.The cases were reported from North 24 Parganas district, an…
Can Nipah reach the UAE? India outbreak explained in simple terms / AI Generated Image India’s public health authorities are closely monitoring the situation after two confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, confirmed by the Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). While the cases remain…
Nipah virus in India is rare, scary, and strangely ignored. Most people in India have heard of dengue, malaria, COVID, maybe even Zika. But say “Nipah virus” and you’ll usually get a blank look. And that’s odd, because Nipah is one of the deadliest viruses we know. It’s not new. And it has shown up…
