Nipah Virus Scare: 2 Hospitalized, CM Monitoring, Contact Tracing Underway

• Two individuals hospitalized with suspected Nipah virus, receiving ventilation treatment.
• Nipah virus detected in the state; samples sent to Pune for confirmation.
• Chief Minister is actively monitoring the situation.
• Contact tracing initiated in North 24 Parganas, Purba Bardhaman, and Nadia.
• Helpline number launched; state government advises caution, not panic, and recommends precautions.

Why It Matters: Two suspected Nipah cases lead to hospitalizations, CM monitoring, and widespread contact tracing.