Two Nipah virus cases in India prompt precautionary airport screenings in several Asian nations. Experts emphasize the virus’s low transmissibility and low global risk, noting no cases in Western countries. The primary concern raised is the potential danger of laboratory-based “gain-of-function” research on the virus. Nipah is a zoonotic virus with a high fatality rate, historically causing small, localized outbreaks. Current response focuses on containment and symptom management, as no specific vaccine or drug treatment exists. In January 2026, health authorities in West Bengal, India, confirmed two cases of the rare but deadly Nipah virus in young healthcare workers, triggering a swift containment response…

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