Nipah Virus: Global Alert as India Confirms New Cases
Published on: Jan. 28, 2026, 10 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus confirmed in India's West Bengal have led to heightened airport screening in Southeast Asia. With a fatality rate of up to 75%, the virus spreads primarily from bats. Despite low general risk, authorities are on guard with enhanced surveillance and testing.
