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Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identified

A Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. The infected individual is stable and receiving treatment. Health officials are ensuring medicine availability and public awareness. Vigilance is advised, especially between May and September, due to fruit bat activity. Further…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Everything travellers need to know about Zika virus 10 years after epidemic

The NHS warns pregnant women to ‘consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus’

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Nipah Virus Symptoms Unlike COVID You Must Not Ignore as World Braces for Deadly Animal-To-Human Virus

Doctors warn Nipah virus symptoms can mimic flu or COVID early, but rapid brain inflammation, seizures and high death risk make early action vital globally now.

International Business Times UK · Jan 28

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Indian authorities provide Nipah virus update as number of people in quarantine doubles

Data shows only two confirmed infections reported since December

The Independent UK · Jan 28

What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?

The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025

Human vaccine trials begin in UK for brain swelling Nipah Virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in 75 per cent of cases

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine

It uses the same vaccine technology as the Oxford Covid jab.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

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Why BSL-3 lab for Nipah confirmation is unnecessary

Kerala has now been allowed to use Truenat for Nipah testing, but only in BSL-2 facilities. ICMR insists on BSL-3 for confirmation, despite Truenat inactivating the virus. NIV had validated the lysis buffer and transport medium to be highly effective in inactivating the virus.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Top Kerala news developments today

Kerala: Today, keep an eye out for key developments in the state. Stay informed with the latest news from Kerala.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Why Nipah virus outbreaks are occurring only in Kerala

Kerala's superior healthcare system & high index of suspicion help detect Nipah virus cases early. NIV Pune survey finds Nipah virus antibodies in fruit bats in 9 States, including. Kerala. Nipah virus may be endemic in bats in Kerala or cases may be going undetected in other States. Kerala's healthcare…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Kerala govt working to identify area, source of first Nipah virus case

KOZHIKODE: After identifying the man who was the patient zero or index case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, the state government on Saturday began looking for the source and place from where he got infected by seeking details of his mobile tower locations.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

NIV teams to arrive in Kerala following Nipah confirmation; virus is Bangladesh variant: Health Minister Veena George

Teams from NIV, Pune arrive in Kerala to set up mobile lab to test for Nipah. State Health Minister Veena George confirms Bangladesh variant of virus with high mortality rate. ICMR to fly down monoclonal antibodies for treatment.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

What is this new Langya virus? Do we need to be worried?

A new virus, Langya henipavirus, is suspected to have caused infections in 35 people in China’s Shandong and Henan provinces over roughly a two-year period to 2021.

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022

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