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Human metapneumovirus, a little-known respiratory virus, is circulating in Northern California as flu and COVID cases decline.

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Like Hendra virus, Nipah is in a category of viruses called henipaviruses. It is zoonotic, meaning it can spread from animals to humans. As I explained in a previous Conversation article, outbreaks ...

Some countries are on high alert after two cases of a deadly, incurable virus were reported in India this week. India’s Health Ministry said Monday, Jan. 26, that two nurses at a private hospital near ...

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.

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WASHINGTON — Several Asian countries have introduced or reinforced precautionary screening measures at airports for Nipah virus after two confirmed cases in India. The World Health Organization said ...