Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say wider spread unlikely
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A small cluster of Nipah virus infections in West Bengal, India, has caused regional concern due to the virus's high fatality rate. While experts believe the outbreak is likely contained, several Asian countries, including Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia, and Indonesia, have increased health screening at airports and borders, particularly ahead of the Lunar New Year travel period. Indian authorities have confirmed only two Nipah cases in West Bengal since December, clarifying earlier reports of higher case numbers. Contact tracing revealed 196 individuals who tested negative and showed no symptoms. The heightened vigilance aims to prevent the potential spread of the virus beyond the localized area.
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