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Three old and altered images of people in hazmat suits burying bodies en masse have been used misleadingly to illustrate online posts about cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of ...

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A virus that originated in a type of fruit bat has been identified in India, spurring protective public health measures across that country. The Nipah virus is a potentially lethal disease that has ...

In January 2026, India reported two new cases of the Nipah virus in the West Bengal area. One of the patients is reportedly showing signs of improvement, while the other is receiving critical care.

Share on Pinterest Despite the recent outbreak in India, health experts suggest the Nipah virus is an unlikely candidate for a global pandemic. Image credit: CharlesGibson/Getty Images Two new cases ...