ADVERTISEMENTThe state health department also issued three guidelines on Nipah treatment and isolation norms on Friday. Since then, oxygen dependency has further reduced,” a state health department official said. The health department has sent samples from about 75 people at Barasat hospital who came into contact with the two nurses for testing. Our critical care teams are working round-the-clock in close collaboration with the state health department to ensure a safe environment for everyone,” Venkatesh said. New guidelinesOn Friday, the state health department also issued guidelines on Nipah virus treatment, isolation, sample collection, and defining contacts.

Source: The Telegraph January 17, 2026 01:33 UTC