Nipah Virus Scare Grips Purulia: Health Department Prepares for Outbreak
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News18•20-01-2026, 19:59
Nipah Virus Scare Grips Purulia: Health Department Prepares for Outbreak
- •Nipah virus fear spreads across Purulia district, prompting panic among the general public.
- •Purulia District Health Department and Deben Mahato Government Medical College and Hospital take precautionary measures.
- •Saliva testing arrangements planned for individuals showing Nipah symptoms or fever.
- •Two dedicated rooms and units to be set up at Deben Mahato Government Medical College and Hospital for Nipah cases.
- •Officials advise against consuming date palm sap and emphasize personal hygiene to prevent bat-borne transmission.
Why It Matters: Purulia health authorities are proactively preparing for a potential Nipah virus outbreak with testing and dedicated facilities.
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