Nipah Virus: North Bengal Medical Ready, Superintendent Urges No Panic Amidst New Outbreak

• Nipah virus has re-emerged in Bengal after many years, with two healthcare workers already infected.
• Sanjay Mallick, Superintendent of North Bengal Medical College Hospital, assures the public there is no need to panic.
• North Bengal Medical is prepared for treatment and can test virus samples in their lab.
• The medical community advises quick consultation and urgent testing if fever symptoms appear.
• A special team has been formed by the district health department to trace contacts of an infected nurse in Purba Bardhaman.

Why It Matters: North Bengal Medical is prepared for Nipah virus treatment, urging calm amidst the new outbreak in Bengal.