The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the risk of a widespread Nipah virus outbreak following two confirmed cases in West Bengal, India, remains low. the WHO found no evidence of increased human-to-human transmission and advised against travel or trade restrictions. he two cases involved healthcare workers who were infected in late December, and while the virus has a high fatality rate of up to 75%, India is credited with having the capacity to contain such localized events. The agency continues to coordinate with Indian health authorities to identify the source of infection and monitor for further cases.
Date: January 30, 2026. Source: independent.co.uk