West Bengal Nipah Virus Cases Prompt Regional Surveillance and Health Measures

Following confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, including healthcare workers, states like Jharkhand and Tripura have issued advisories and intensified surveillance despite no reported infections. West Bengal has implemented strict 21-day quarantine protocols, treatment guidelines emphasizing isolation and supportive care, and deployed a mobile BSL-3 lab for testing. Authorities are conducting bat surveys to trace infection sources, while public health officials urge caution, hygiene, and avoidance of raw date palm sap to prevent spread amid ongoing contact tracing and monitoring efforts.