Deadly Nipah virus deemed 'limited' by scientists
Named for the Malaysian village where it was first identified, the Nipah virus is an infectious disease transmitted primarily by bats.
Feb 12, 2026
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Risk of Nipah spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHO
The World Health Organization has said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading was low after three cases of infection were recently confirmed in India and Bangladesh.
Feb 12, 2026
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What to know about Nipah virus after new cases in India
Reports of new Nipah virus cases in India have raised worries about yet another deadly outbreak. Nipah is a rare virus that can cause severe brain swelling and breathing problems, and there are no approved vaccines or treatments.
Feb 9, 2026
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Q&A: Stopping Nipah before it spreads
In a world still feeling the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, news of a potential new viral threat can quickly raise alarm. That was the case following reports in India of a recent outbreak of Nipah virus, which causes ...
Feb 4, 2026
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WHO says Nipah virus risk is low after two cases reported in India
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a low risk that the deadly Nipah virus will spread beyond India, where two people tested positive.
Feb 3, 2026
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What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have ...
Jan 30, 2026
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India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Airports step up screenings after Nipah virus cases in India
Health officials across parts of Asia are stepping up disease checks after several people in India were diagnosed with Nipah virus, a rare but deadly infection that can spread from animals to humans.
Jan 27, 2026
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Experimental vaccine offers rapid, long-lasting protection against deadly tick-borne virus
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is one of the world's most dangerous yet overlooked infectious diseases. Spread by ticks and livestock, the virus causes sudden fever, organ failure, and internal bleeding, killing up ...
Nov 21, 2025
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Newly discovered virus in bats helps strengthen Australia's defenses against emerging infectious disease
Scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have identified a new virus in Australian flying foxes, a discovery that strengthens Australia's preparedness against emerging infectious diseases.
Sep 2, 2025
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