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WHO Confirms Nipah Virus Death in Bangladesh, Spread Low

2/7/2026

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World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a Nipah virus death in northern Bangladesh on February 3, 2026.
The patient was a woman aged 40–50 who developed symptoms January 21 after consuming raw date palm sap.
Following her death, 35 contacts tested negative for Nipah.
The WHO assesses spread as low despite India cases prompting airport screenings across Asia.
No licensed treatments or vaccines exist for Nipah.

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World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a Nipah virus death in northern Bangladesh on February 3, 2026.
The patient was a woman aged 40–50 who developed symptoms January 21 after consuming raw date palm sap.
Following her death, 35 contacts tested negative for Nipah.
The WHO assesses spread as low despite India cases prompting airport screenings across Asia.
No licensed treatments or vaccines exist for Nipah.