NIPAH VIRUS SURVEILLANCE
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?
A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activity. Kerala's strong surveillance system detects cases effectively. The World Health Organisation considers Nipah a priority pathogen. Investigations are underway to understand the current infection's source and potential spread.
ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negative
A Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have tested negative. Health officials are implementing strict preventive measures. Surveillance is underway for those who came into contact with the patient. The district administration is ensuring all necessary facilities are in place.
Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control room
Kozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventilator support. Preventive measures are in place, including quarantining individuals who came into contact with him. Authorities have intensified surveillance and set up a control room to prevent animal-to-human transmission.
Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identified
A Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. The infected individual is stable and receiving treatment. Health officials are ensuring medicine availability and public awareness. Vigilance is advised, especially between May and September, due to fruit bat activity. Further studies are underway to understand transmission patterns.
Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key details
Kerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implementing quarantine measures. The patient is on ventilator support. Samples are sent for confirmation. Authorities are investigating the source of infection. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease spread by fruit bats and pigs.
Nipah worries: WHO says travel, trade curbs not needed after 2 cases in India
The World Health Organization has stated there's no need for travel or trade restrictions regarding India's Nipah Virus outbreak, citing the country's past success in managing such events. Authorities confirmed two cases in West Bengal, with all 196 identified contacts testing negative and remaining asymptomatic, indicating a low risk of international spread.
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Why is Nipah virus so dangerous? Here's what happens when the ‘highly fatal’ infection enters human body and attacks the brain
Nipah virus outbreak: Nipah virus, a rare but deadly zoonotic disease, is highly infectious and fatal and there is no treatment or cure. Dr. Deep Das, a neurologist, has explained that nipah virus can impact human brains and can cause inflammation. The Nipah virus causes extreme brain inflammation which results in brain swelling that develops into encephalitis, he explained.
Only two Nipah Virus cases reported from West Bengal since December: Union health ministry
West Bengal has reported only two Nipah Virus Disease cases since December. The Union health ministry confirmed this, refuting speculative media reports. All 196 contacts of the confirmed cases have been traced, monitored, and tested. They have all tested negative and remain asymptomatic. Enhanced surveillance and testing ensured timely containment. The situation is under constant monitoring.
Nipah virus update: These international airports reintroduce Covid-style health checks after West Bengal outbreak. Check the guidelines and what travellers must know
Nipah virus update: Airports in Taiwan, Nepal and Thailand have reintroduced Covid-style health checks after five cases of Nipah virus were reported in West Bengal. These South Asian airports have reinstated airport health screenings, especially for travellers arriving from high-risk areas. According to WHO, symptoms of Nipah can include fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat.
Nipah virus outbreak: 100 people quarantined in West Bengal to contain deadly zoonotic virus with high fatality. Check how it spreads, signs, symptoms and treatment
Nipah virus outbreak: As many as 100 people have sent to quarantine in West Bengal to contain the spread of the deadly Nipah virus in the state. Five people have been infected, and the two nurses remain in critical condition. The Nipah virus is zoonotic, spreading between animals and people, and there is no treatment and vaccine for the infection.
West Bengal steps up Nipah preparedness with new treatment guidelines
West Bengal has issued guidelines for Nipah virus treatment. Two nurses have tested positive and are hospitalised. The state government stresses early detection and isolation. Healthcare workers must follow strict protocols. Supportive care is key as no definitive antiviral is approved. Ribavirin and monoclonal antibody therapy may be considered. Public is urged to avoid panic and follow advisories.
Jharkhand Health department issues Nipah advisory, directs districts to intensify surveillance
Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease primarily transmitted from bats to humans and animals. The infection can spread through consumption of fruits or raw date palm sap contaminated with bat saliva or urine, as well as through close contact with infected individuals and their bodily fluids.
Alert sounded in Jharkhand after 2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected in West Bengal
Jharkhand has issued an alert following two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal. The state's health ministry is implementing strict surveillance and public awareness programs. People will receive information on symptoms, prevention, and precautions. This measure aims to prevent any outbreak in Jharkhand. The Union Health Minister has assured West Bengal of full support.
Nipah virus in Kerala: Three cases detected in Malappuram, Palakkad this year; govt traces 677 contacts
In 2025, Kerala's Malappuram and Palakkad districts reported three Nipah virus infections, prompting the tracing of 677 contacts. The government has initiated control measures, deploying expert teams and placing several districts on alert. Genomic surveillance indicates the circulating strain is similar to previous outbreaks, while ongoing efforts focus on strengthening regional preparedness through training, PPE supply, and enhanced public awareness.
Second suspected Nipah death in Kerala; tracing, surveillance stepped up
A 57-year-old man in Kerala's Palakkad district has died with a suspected Nipah virus infection, prompting increased surveillance and contact tracing efforts. Health officials have identified 46 contacts related to the case and are awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology. Authorities are urging caution and heightened safety measures in Palakkad and Malappuram districts to prevent further spread.
Nipah virus in Kerala: Over 400 under surveillance, containment zone declared; One critical, one dead
Kerala is on high alert as 425 individuals are on the Nipah virus contact list, with Malappuram, Palakkad, and Kozhikode reporting the highest numbers. Health authorities have initiated extensive surveillance and containment measures, including contact tracing and public awareness campaigns. Fruit bats are suspected to be the source, prompting increased vigilance and psychological support for those under observation.
383 people in contact lists of the two Nipah cases in Kerala: State Health Minister
Kerala is taking extensive measures following the confirmation of two Nipah virus cases, one in Malappuram and another in Palakkad. Health officials are closely monitoring 383 contacts, with some individuals receiving treatment in ICUs and isolation wards. Increased surveillance, home visits, and public health advisories are being implemented to contain the spread of the zoonotic virus.
Nipah outbreak under control but threat is not over yet: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that the Nipah outbreak in the Kozhikode district is currently under control, but the threat of the infectious disease is not yet over. He mentioned that a second wave of the outbreak cannot be ruled out. Currently, 994 people are under surveillance, with six positive cases and nine individuals under observation in Kozhikode Medical College.
Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: All educational institutes in Kozhikode shut till September 24. Top 10 latest updates
An outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala, India has caused panic. The virus, transmitted by fruit bats, is potentially fatal and can cause respiratory illness, fever, muscular pain, and other symptoms. The Kerala government has decided to test everyone on the high-risk contact list of infected individuals. Here are the latest updates.
Karnataka govt issues guidelines following Nipah outbreak in neighbouring Kerala
The Karnataka government has issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus after four confirmed cases and two deaths were reported in the neighbouring state of Kerala. The guidelines include avoiding unnecessary travel to the affected area, intensifying fever surveillance in bordering districts, and training health staff.
Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: Places of worship to remain closed in Kozhikode's containment zones
Kerala has announced new restrictions in Kozhikode district to contain the spread of the Nipah virus. Two people have died from the virus in the district, and containment zones have been declared in nine areas. The restrictions include a ban on gatherings and public events, closure of places of worship, and limited operating hours for essential shops and medical stores. A 39-year-old man has also been confirmed with the virus, bringing the total number of active cases to four. Samples from high-risk individuals have been sent for testing.
One more Nipah virus case confirmed in Kerala, Karnataka boosts border surveillance
The Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala continues to raise concerns as another case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. Neighboring state Karnataka has responded by enhancing surveillance in bordering districts. The Karnataka government has issued a circular highlighting the presence of four confirmed cases and two deaths in Kozhikode, urging increased surveillance efforts and restrictions on unnecessary travel to affected areas. The Indian Council of Medical Research has dispatched a mobile lab to expedite testing, and initial results have come back negative for the virus.
One more case of Nipah virus confirmed in Kerala, says state Health Minister
A new case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in Kozhikode, bringing the total number of cases to five. The infected individual is a 24-year-old health worker at a private hospital. The state government has taken measures to contain the virus and ensure public safety. Surveillance, contact tracing, and isolation wards have been implemented.
Contact list of suspected Nipah patients has grown to 350, 50 per cent in high-risk category: Kozhikode district collector
The contact list of individuals suspected to have been infected by the Nipah virus in Kerala has grown to around 350, with 50% of them considered high-risk. To address concerns about the virus spreading in schools, the government plans to arrange online classes for areas declared as containment zones.
Samples of contacts of deceased child return negative for Nipah; Source yet to be identified
This virus is also known as a zoonotic virus, nipah virus or NiV and it is transmitted from animals (bats or pigs) to humans or from an infected person to another. This virus can cause severe disease in pigs and other animals too.
Kerala conducts house-to-house survey in three-km-radius Nipah containment zone
The survey was held in around 15,000 houses and involved around 68,000 persons. The surveillance team sought details of any unusual fever or unnatural deaths in these areas," Vijayan said, adding that no such cases were reported in the survey.
Tamil Nadu steps up measures to screen people at border areas in wake of Nipah virus case in Kerala: Minister
"Already we have been monitoring the nine districts that border Kerala. We have been conducting door-to-door awareness campaigns in the districts on the spread of Zika virus... In the wake of the Nipah virus, we have issued an advisory to district health officials to expedite measures like holding fever camps," Minister for Medical and Family Welfare Ma Subramanian told reporters.
Is India ready to handle an epidemic? The frightful truth behind Nipah outbreak
While Kerala has responded with alacrity to the Nipah outbreak, are hospital protocols followed across the country?
Nipah: Travellers asked to avoid 4 Kerala districts
Surveillance by the government is being conducted in Kozhikode district, from where most of the cases were reported.
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