Hongkongers urged to avoid India’s West Bengal amid outbreak of deadly Nipah virus

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fiona SunJanuary 28, 2026 at 01:31 AM

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Hongkongers are being advised to avoid travel to West Bengal, India, due to an outbreak of the Nipah virus. Since mid-January, five confirmed cases have been recorded in a Kolkata hospital, affecting healthcare workers, with about 100 contacts quarantined. While no deaths or cross-border transmissions have been reported, a Hong Kong-based Indian community leader suggests travelers postpone trips to the region. The Nipah virus is a notifiable infectious disease under Hong Kong's Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance. The community leader also downplayed fears of a significant long-term impact on Hong Kong.

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India Association Hong Kong 50% Vishal Melwani 60% Kolkata 60% India ×370% Hong Kong ×480% West Bengal ×390% Nipah virus ×5100%

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West Bengal

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