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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An outbreak of the Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal has heightened concerns in China and several Southeast ...

In January 2026, India reported two new cases of the Nipah virus in the West Bengal area. One of the patients is reportedly showing signs of improvement, while the other is receiving critical care.

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(THE CONVERSATION) A new year might mean new viral threats. Influenza A is a perennial threat. The virus infects a wide range of animals and has the ability to mutate rapidly. The most recent ...

Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus have been reported in India, infecting two nurses. Symptoms can range from fever and headache to severe brain swelling, with a high fatality rate. Two cases of the ...

Officials in India said they have contained an outbreak of the Nipah virus. There were two cases in West Bengal that prompted several Asian countries to increase health screenings for travelers from ...

A fresh Nipah virus scare in India has jolted public health systems across Asia, reviving memories of past deadly outbreaks and triggering airport checks from Bangkok to Singapore. While the current ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health ...