All traced contacts have been found asymptomatic and have tested negative for Nipah virus disease in West Bengal, the Health Ministry said. File. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat
As per reports received from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), only two confirmed cases of Nipah virus disease have been reported from West Bengal from December last year (2025) till date, said a release issued by the Health Ministry on Tuesday (January 27, 2026).
Following confirmation of these two cases, the Central government, in coordination with the West Bengal government, initiated comprehensive public health measures in accordance with established protocols.
A total of 196 contacts linked to the confirmed cases have been identified, traced, monitored, and tested. All traced contacts have been found asymptomatic and have tested negative for Nipah virus disease. Enhanced surveillance, laboratory testing, and field investigations were undertaken through coordinated efforts of Central and State health agencies, which ensured timely containment of the cases, noted the release.
It added that no additional cases have been detected so far.
“The situation is under constant monitoring, and all necessary public health measures are in place,’’ said the Ministry.
Published – January 27, 2026 10:01 pm IST
