WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
Summary
The World Health Organization states that the risk of Nipah virus spreading from India is low, with no travel or trade restrictions recommended despite recent infections.
Key Points
- The World Health Organization considers the risk of Nipah virus spreading from India to be low.
- Two Nipah virus infections were reported in India's West Bengal state, with patients hospitalized.
- Nipah virus circulates among bats and animals and can cause severe illness with a high fatality rate.
- India is a high-risk region for Nipah, with multiple outbreaks documented since 2018, especially in Kerala and West Bengal.
