West Bengal Reports Five Nipah Virus Cases, Quarantine and Treatment Measures Implemented

West Bengal is experiencing a Nipah virus outbreak with five confirmed cases in one week, including two nurses from a Barasat hospital whose conditions vary—one showing improvement with reduced oxygen dependency, the other remaining in a coma. Three additional cases involve a doctor, nurse, and health staff admitted to Beleghata's Infectious Diseases Hospital. Authorities have quarantined around 100 contacts and issued treatment and isolation guidelines while monitoring the situation closely to prevent further spread.