Nipah virus risk low in India, no travel restrictions required, says WHO after two new cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:11:22 +0000
India

The WHO has assessed India's recent Nipah virus cases as low risk, saying there is no evidence of increased human-to-human spread. With cases limited to West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, the agency has advised against travel or trade restrictions and urged continued monitoring.