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Saint Lucia has tightened its public‑health surveillance as global health agencies track two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in Kolkata, India.The virus, detected on January 13, has caused deadly outbreaks in parts of Asia but has never been recorded in humans outside the region. International assessments still place the Caribbean’s risk as low.
Published: February 16, 2026 5:50 pm
Source: St. Lucia Times — Read original