Nipah virus cases in Bengal: Doctor shares early symptoms, dos and don'ts as two nurses test positive

Nipah virus cases in Bengal: Doctor shares early symptoms, dos and don'ts as two nurses test positive

The West Bengal government has confirmed cases of Nipah virus infections in the state. Given the high fatality rate of the disease, a senior doctor has offered tips to prevent the spread of the virus.

Nipah cases rise to 5 in Bengal; experts warn against intruding animal habitats

New Delhi: The ongoing Nipah outbreak in West Bengal, with cases rising to five in just a week, acts as a warning against intruding into animal habitats, said health experts on Friday.  The first two patients -- a male nurse from Purba Medinipur district and a female nurse from Mongolkot in Purba Bardhaman district who worked at a private hospital in Barasat in North 24 Parganas district -- continue to remain in the ICU. All three new cases -- a…

Jharkhand Health Department on Alert Over Nipah Virus, Ranchi Civil Surgeon Clarifies Situation

Lagatar24 Desk Ranchi: Amid concerns over a possible Nipah virus threat, the Jharkhand Health Department has completed precautionary preparations across hospitals in the state, even as officials confirmed that no confirmed case has been reported so far. Isolation Facilities Prepared in Ranchi To deal with any potential Nipah virus cases, a 20-bed isolation ward with adequate oxygen supply has been set up at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi. Additionally…

Guidelines released for Nipah virus care in West Bengal

The West Bengal government issued guidelines for the treatment of suspected and confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection, with two patients already in hospital, officials said on Friday.