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WHO Confirms Low-Risk Nipah Virus Cases in West Bengal
2/4/2026
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- The World Health Organization confirmed two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal.
- The World Health Organization said the outbreak's spread risk is low.
- Two healthcare workers developed Nipah symptoms in late December.
- Public health authorities traced over 190 contacts.
- This outbreak marks India's seventh Nipah incident, with the last in Kerala in August.
