Nipah Virus Outbreak Archives

Nipah Virus In Bengal: Village Near Banlgadesh Border Under Lens, AIIMS Kalyani Flags Link

DainikNews Live Admin4 months ago07 mins

Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 3:42 PM IST The mortality rate of Nipah virus is estimated to range between 40-75%, and the virus can cause severe damage to the nervous system The virus is believed to have spread from Nadia district’s Ghoghragachi village near the Bangladesh border, linked to fruit bats contaminating date palm sap. (Representational…

Nipah Virus Threat: Kerala Places 175 People On Contact List, Heightens Containment Measures

DainikNews Live Admin2 years ago03 mins

Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, has confirmed that 175 individuals in Malappuram district have been identified on the contact list linked to the recent Nipah virus outbreak. Among them, 74 are healthcare professionals, and 104 are considered high-risk due to their close proximity to the infected. Breakdown of Contacts and Medical Attention Of the 175…