WHO Evaluates Nipah Virus Cases in India

The World Health Organisation has reassured the public regarding the Nipah virus outbreak in India, indicating that the risk of spread is low and no travel restrictions are necessary. Two nurses in West Bengal tested positive, but extensive contact tracing revealed no additional cases. While the WHO assesses national, regional, and global risks as low, it identifies a moderate sub-national risk in West Bengal. Public health measures remain in place to monitor the situation closely.

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