Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Nipah Virus: Nurses' Condition Improves, Test Negative
Two nurses in West Bengal, India, got sick with a virus called Nipah.
The male nurse is now home but has to stay alone in his room for a while.
The female nurse is still in the hospital but is feeling much better.
Both nurses have tested negative, meaning they are not spreading the virus.
The doctors are keeping a close eye on them.
There are no other known cases of Nipah virus in the area, and everyone who was in contact with the nurses is healthy.
The doctors are still being careful and watching the situation closely.
The health condition of two nurses infected with Nipah virus in West Bengal has improved.
Both nurses have tested negative for the contagion.
The male nurse has been discharged and is in isolation at home.
The female nurse is still under treatment in the hospital but has been taken off ventilator support.
No other suspected cases of Nipah infection have been reported in West Bengal as of Friday.
- Who
- Two nurses (one male, one female) in West Bengal.
- What
- Their health condition has improved, and they have tested negative for Nipah virus contagion.
- When
- The update was provided on Friday, January 30.
- Where
- The incident occurred in West Bengal, India, specifically in the Barasat hospital in North 24 Parganas district.
- Why
- The nurses were infected with the Nipah virus, and their health status was being monitored.
- Nipah Virus
- A rare and deadly virus transmitted to humans from animals, particularly bats.
- Infected Nurses
- One male and one female nurse in West Bengal.
- Current Status
- Male nurse discharged, female nurse still under observation.
- Contagion Status
- Both tested negative for contagion.
- Isolation
- Male nurse advised to remain in isolation.
- Other Cases
- No other suspected cases in West Bengal as of Friday.
