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Nurse Who Survived Nipah Virus Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Bengal Hospital: Official

She developed further complications, including a lung infection, leading to her cardiac arrest.

Deccan Chronicle 12 Feb 2026 8:03 pm

Nurse who recovered from Nipah virus infection dies of cardiac arrest in Bengal hospital: Official

A 25-year-old nurse in West Bengal who had recovered from Nipah virus infection died of cardiac arrest on Thursday at a

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 6:45 pm

Nurse Who Recovered From Nipah Virus Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In Bengal

A 25-year-old nurse who had recovered from Nipah virus infection died of cardiac arrest on Thursday at a private hospita

NDTV 12 Feb 2026 6:33 pm

West Bengal Nurse, Who Recovered From Nipah Virus, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

The nurse had remained in a prolonged coma, which severely weakened her immunity, and later developed a lung infection.

News18 12 Feb 2026 6:06 pm

Kerala minister visits nurse who survived Nipah infection twice

Kozhikode: Kerala Minister Veena George on Saturday visited a health worker who survived Nipah virus infection twice. Ge

The Siasat Daily 8 Feb 2026 7:08 am

WHO confirms one Nipah virus death in Bangladesh, weeks after two cases in West Bengal

The WHO said that the risk of international disease spread is considered low and that it does not recommend any travel o

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 11:49 am

WHO Chief Warns Nipah Virus Cases Are Rare But Serious, Outbreak Limited To India

Ghebreyesus said surveillance and testing of Nipah virus had been increased, prevention and control measures were in pla

News18 1 Feb 2026 10:37 am

No need to panic after Nipah virus outbreak in India: South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 31 : South Africa has called the public to not panic in view of the two cases of the deadly Nipah viru

Daily Excelsior 1 Feb 2026 4:29 am

Nipah Virus Explained: Why It Is So Deadly

While it mainly spreads from animals to humans, human-to-human transmission is possible, requiring vigilance from health

Deccan Chronicle 31 Jan 2026 6:22 pm

Nipah virus outbreak in Australia: What's the latest status? Is it deadly? What are the symptoms? Here's all you should know

Does Australia have the Nipah virus? Authorities in Australia are closely monitoring a Nipah virus outbreak in India, wh

The Economic Times 31 Jan 2026 10:42 am

Health condition of 2 nurses infected with Nipah virus improve, both test negative for contagion

Two nurses in West Bengal infected with the Nipah virus have shown significant improvement, with both testing negative f

The Economic Times 30 Jan 2026 8:42 pm

WHO says Nipah virus risk low in India with no sign of spread

GENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) A World Health Organization official said on Friday that the risk of the spread of the Nipah v

The Sen Times 30 Jan 2026 7:06 pm

How Kerala Learned To Contain Nipah Virus Outbreaks Without A Vaccine: Lessons In Public Health

Kerala's repeated success in containing Nipah virus outbreaks, without a vaccine or specific treatment, stems from rapid

NDTV 30 Jan 2026 5:04 pm

World Health Body Monitoring Nipah Cases In India, Rules Out Travel Curbs

The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the

NDTV 30 Jan 2026 3:14 pm

Nipah virus: Facts, symptoms and current risk levels

Melbourne: An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatali

The Siasat Daily 30 Jan 2026 12:45 pm

Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks

Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission.

NDTV 30 Jan 2026 12:02 pm

WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

The agency does not recommend travel or trade restrictions following reported cases and also stated that it has co-ordin

The Hindu 30 Jan 2026 11:48 am

Nipah Virus Outbreak Under Watch In Australia, Says Health Minister

Australia's health minister said on Friday that the government is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Nipah virus in

NDTV 30 Jan 2026 10:24 am

Nipah worries: WHO says travel, trade curbs not needed after 2 cases in India

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on India's Nipah Virus outbreak on Thursday after the country con

The Economic Times 30 Jan 2026 10:19 am

What Is Nipah Virus? And What Makes It So Deadly?

This Nipah outbreak in India is worrying because theres currently no prevention and no treatment available, and its a se

NDTV 30 Jan 2026 10:17 am

Why is Nipah virus so dangerous? Here's what happens when the highly fatal infection enters human body and attacks the brain

Nipah virus outbreak: Nipah virus, a rare but deadly zoonotic disease, is highly infectious and fatal and there is no tr

The Economic Times 28 Jan 2026 3:32 pm

Nipah virus outbreak: Health ministry shares latest update on deadly infection as Thailand, Nepal and Malaysia airports step up screening of passengers

Nipah virus: India's health ministry has clarified that there are two cases of confirmed Nipah virus in West Bengal amid

The Economic Times 28 Jan 2026 2:36 pm

Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

BBC 27 Jan 2026 10:36 pm

Only two Nipah Virus Disease cases reported in West Bengal since December 2025

A total of 196 contacts linked to the confirmed cases have been identified, traced, monitored, and tested. All traced co

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:01 pm

Only two Nipah Virus cases reported from West Bengal since December: Union health ministry

West Bengal has reported only two Nipah Virus Disease cases since December. The Union health ministry confirmed this, re

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 8:14 pm

Only 2 Nipah Virus Cases In West Bengal Since December, All 196 Contacts Test Negative: Govt

The health department said that no additional Nipah Virus cases have been detected so far.

News18 27 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Nipah Virus infections: West Bengal cases prompt airport screening across Asia

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

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 4:49 pm

Nipah Virus Outbreak: All About The Disease With No Cure As Asian Airports Tighten Screening

Nipah virus outbreak: The current outbreak in India was first reported among five health workers in West Bengal. While t

News18 27 Jan 2026 1:49 pm

News18 Afternoon Digest: EU Chief Says 'Mother Of All Deals' With India Concluded & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Nipah Virus Outbreak In India: Asian Airports Ramp Up Screening; China Urges Heightened Vigilance

News18 27 Jan 2026 1:21 pm

Nipah virus update: These international airports reintroduce Covid-style health checks after West Bengal outbreak. Check the guidelines and what travellers must know

Nipah virus update: Airports in Taiwan, Nepal and Thailand have reintroduced Covid-style health checks after five cases

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 12:53 pm

Nipah Virus Update: Bats At Alipore Zoo Kolkata Being Tested For Virus

The National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has started conducting random RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase

NDTV 24 Jan 2026 4:00 pm

Nipah Virus: Essential safety tips to protect yourself

Nipah virus spreads silently but can be deadly. Heres a practical guide to minimise risk. The post Nipah Virus: Essentia

Fusion WeRIndia 24 Jan 2026 10:06 am

Nipah virus outbreak: 100 people quarantined in West Bengal to contain deadly zoonotic virus with high fatality. Check how it spreads, signs, symptoms and treatment

Nipah virus outbreak: As many as 100 people have sent to quarantine in West Bengal to contain the spread of the deadly N

The Economic Times 23 Jan 2026 1:51 pm

Odisha Minister Says No Nipah Virus Scare, Bengal Situation Being Monitored

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured residents that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected i

NDTV 19 Jan 2026 4:34 pm

What Is Nipah Virus? Is It Similar To Covid-19? Explained

Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted thro

NDTV 19 Jan 2026 4:21 pm

Nipah in West Bengal: Tamil Nadu govt. asks health officers to strengthen AES surveillance

Persons admitted with AES, particularly those with travel or contact history linked to West Bengal, should be closely mo

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:28 pm

Nipah virus alerts, water contamination concerns, new research on obesity - and more

This weeks we covers the recent Nipah virus alert in West Bengal, a diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, weight-loss drugs and

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 10:44 am

Nipah Virus In West Bengal: 5 Cases Reported, Prompting Quarantine And Precautionary Measures

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 9:21 pm

West Bengal steps up Nipah preparedness with new treatment guidelines

West Bengal has issued guidelines for Nipah virus treatment. Two nurses have tested positive and are hospitalised. The s

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 5:16 pm

Jharkhand Health department issues Nipah advisory, directs districts to intensify surveillance

Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease primarily transmitted from bats to humans and animals. The infection can spread throug

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 11:41 am

2 More Healthcare Workers With Nipah Symptoms Admitted To Bengal Hospital

Two more nurses were on Wednesday admitted to the Beliaghata ID Hospital here after they showed symptoms of the Nipah vi

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 10:54 pm

Two more nurses with Nipah symptoms admitted to Kolkata hospital

Two more nurses have been admitted to Beliaghata ID Hospital showing symptoms of Nipah virus infection. They treated a h

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 9:33 pm

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

The mortality rate of Nipah virus is estimated to range between 40-75%, and the virus can cause severe damage to the ner

News18 14 Jan 2026 3:42 pm

Nipah virus: Health condition of two patients suspected of infection in Bengal remains critical

Sources toldThe Hindu on Tuesday that one of the patients has tested positive for Nipah, and the report for the other pa

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:58 pm

Alert sounded in Jharkhand after 2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected in Bengal

Nipah virus is a notifiable disease, with high mortality and potential for rapid spread, requiring immediate reporting t

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Alert sounded in Jharkhand after 2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected in West Bengal

Jharkhand has issued an alert following two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal. The state's health ministry is i

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 1:47 pm

Centre Assures Full Support After Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In Bengal; Helpline Numbers Open

Union Health Minister JP Nadda spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and underlined the importance of clos

News18 13 Jan 2026 11:20 am

West Bengal Nipah virus scare: Two nurses 'very critical', all you need to know about causes and symptoms

Two nurses from a private hospital in Barasat, West Bengal, are in critical condition with suspected Nipah virus infecti

DNA India 13 Jan 2026 11:16 am

Two Bengal nurses show Nipah virus symptoms, one is very critical

New Delhi: Two suspected cases of Nipah virus have been detected at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at AIIM

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

Health Ministry monitoring situation as two Nipah virus cases detected in West Bengal

Two suspected Nipah virus cases are being closely monitored in West Bengal. The Union health ministry has deployed an ex

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 10:14 pm

2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected at AIIMS Kalyani; Centre mobilises response team

Two suspected Nipah virus cases have been detected in West Bengal. The Union government is providing full support to the

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 7:58 pm

Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Detected In West Bengals Barasat; Centre Sends Teams

Two Nipah virus cases detected in Barasat, West Bengal. Centre and state deploy expert teams, activate NCDC PHEOC, and b

News18 12 Jan 2026 7:41 pm

ICMR invites EoI to develop monoclonal antibodies against Nipah virus in India

Move aims to strengthen indigenous preparedness against recurrent Nipah outbreaks with high fatality rates

The Hindu 2 Nov 2025 7:04 pm