Indian authorities have confirmed two cases of Nipah virus infection in the state of West Bengal from December 2025 to the end of January 2026[1][2][3]. Both cases involved paramedics at a hospital in the North 24 Parganas district[2][5]. The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has traced 196 contacts of these cases, all of whom are asymptomatic and tested negative[2][3]. The Government of India, in cooperation with West Bengal, implemented immediate measures including increased surveillance, laboratory tests and field investigations, bringing the situation to a close without further cases[2][3]. Several Asian countries have tightened health checks at airports for flights from risk areas[2]. Public health in India is constantly monitoring the situation according to established protocols[3].