West Bengal health authorities have confirmed two cases of Nipah virus infection after laboratory testing by the National Institute of Virology in Pune. Both patients are nurses and are currently in critical condition at a private hospital, prompting heightened surveillance and containment
Following two confirmed fatalities due to the Nipah virus in Malappuram and Palakkad, Kerala’s health department has escalated surveillance efforts. Hospitals in six districts—Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Thrissur—have been placed on high alert, and strict monitoring of fever and encephalitis cases is now mandatory. Contact Tracing Efforts Underway
Kerala has reported its sixth Nipah virus case within the past year. Medical authorities confirmed the positive test on a 34-year-old man from Kozhikode district, who is now in isolation and receiving specialised treatment. Following confirmation, three additional suspected cases are under observation. Immediate Public Health Action State health officials have launched a















