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The Facts The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a fatal case of Nipah virus in Bangladesh on February 3, 2026. A patient died shortly after hospitalization in late January following infection with the rare but deadly virus. Health officials immediately initiated contact tracing protocols and quarantined individuals who may have been exposed. Nipah virus is a zoonotic illness: meaning it jumps from animals to humans: with a fatality rate between 40% and 75% depending