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January 27, 2026
FACTBOX: What is known about Nipah virus outbreak in India, risks to Russia
No cases of Nipah virus infection have been recorded in Russia, according to the country’s sanitary watchdog
TL;DR
- No cases of Nipah virus infection have been recorded in Russia.
- Russian tourists are not canceling trips to India despite confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal.
- Around 100 people who had contact with infected individuals in India have been quarantined.
- Nipah virus is a zoonotic infection transmitted from animals to humans, causing severe encephalitis and respiratory illnesses with high mortality rates.
- Russia has developed a diagnostic test system for Nipah virus and has a sufficient supply for timely laboratory detection.
- An automated monitoring system, Perimeter, is operating at Russian border checkpoints to identify travelers with infectious diseases.
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