KOLKATA: Authorities in India’s West Bengal have issued a high alert following reports of a Nipah virus outbreak, prompting strict safety measures and quarantines in affected areas.
According to British media, nearly 100 people have been placed under home quarantine, while one patient is reported to be in critical condition. Local authorities have intensified precautions to curb the spread of the virus.
In response to the outbreak, Thailand has increased preventive measures, introducing infectious disease screening at major airports for travelers arriving from West Bengal.
The Nipah virus was first identified in Malaysia in 1998. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a highly dangerous zoonotic virus, primarily transmitted through bats.
Experts warn that there is currently no specific treatment or approved vaccine for the virus, prompting authorities to advise the public to follow strict preventive measures.
