Nipah Virus Hits Healthcare Workers in East Bardhaman; Two Hospital Staff Infected

• Two healthcare workers, a house staff member and a nurse from Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, have developed Nipah virus symptoms.
• They had contact with a Nipah-infected resident of Mangalkote, East Bardhaman.
• The house staff member, from South 24 Parganas, is being admitted to Beleghata ID Hospital.
• A joint quick response team has identified three high-risk zones: a private hospital in Barasat, Ghoghragachi in Nadia, and Katwa in East Bardhaman.
• Another nurse from Memari with similar symptoms is being isolated at Burdwan Medical for testing.

Why It Matters: Nipah virus has infected healthcare workers in East Bardhaman, raising concerns and prompting high-risk zone declarations.