New cases of Nipah virus (NiV) have emerged in West Bengal, India, raising concerns in Asian countries. Five people have been ...

India has demonstrated its capacity to manage Nipah outbreaks during previous events, and recommended public health measures ...

Because the bat-borne pathogen currently has no cure, the likes of India, Thailand, Pakistan, Hong Kong and Vietnam have taken measures to help screen for the virus. With a mortality rate of 40 to 75 ...

Airports in Asia have reinstated COVID-like health checks due to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal. With two confirmed ...

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Deadly Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal infects five, 100 quarantined; experts warn its 75% fatality rate poses a greater ...

A Chinese Covid-19 antiviral may help treat Nipah virus, a study suggests. Researchers report promising lab and animal results as India monitors confirmed Nipah cases.

While human to human transmission is low, it is seen by the World Health Organization as a high risk for epidemics because ...

Nipah virus outbreak in India as Kerala and West Bengal declared endemic. Dr Arora highlights high mortality, limited monoclonal antibodies, and urgent need for vigilance.

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

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

Thailand's Department of Disease Control screens travelers from West Bengal, India at Suvarnabhumi & Don Mueang airports ...