Indian government, in close coordination with the Bengal government, promptly initiated comprehensive public health measures in accordance with established protocols.
Health authorities in India have confirmed multiple Nipah infections in West Bengal, including cases among healthcare workers, triggering an aggressive containment response.
Saliva samples of the doctor and the nurse will be sent to the laboratory at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Kalyani for Nipah confirmatory test as a precautionary measure.