Bangladesh Reports Fatal Nipah Virus Case: WHO

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Web Desk: A woman in northern Bangladesh has died after contracting the deadly Nipah virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed. The 40–50-year-old developed symptoms on January 21, including fever, headache, hypersalivation, and convulsions, and died a week later. She had consumed raw date palm sap. WHO is monitoring 35 contacts who have tested negative. Nipah, often fatal in up to 75% of cases, spreads mainly through bat-contaminated products. No travel restrictions are recommended.