Data Report

January 29, 2026
Two Nipah virus infections confirmed in West Bengal, WHO urges One Health surveillance

SUMMARY:
Two laboratory-confirmed Nipah virus infections in nurses in West Bengal prompted targeted public health action and regional travel screenings

India confirmed 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection in West Bengal in January 2026. Both patients were 25-year-old nurses employed at the same private hospital in Barasat and developed neurologic complications after symptom onset in late December 2025

LINK:
https://www.dvm360.com/view/two-nipah-virus-infections-confirmed-in-west-bengal-who-urges-one-health-surveillance
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LINK:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/nipah-virus-disease-cases-reported-west-bengal-india-very-low-risk-europeans

COMMENT: I can't help but cringe  when they say it is "low risk" It may be low risk but they should say the stakes are super high. I guess it is  low risk for a high stakes disease! ...Nipah virus (NiV) can spread from human-to-human so I guess they are saying they quarantined everybody. I guess we will have to take their word on that .. of course  it got two nurses to begin with which was also probably considered a low risk probability is something to think about. It spooks me.

From their words...

"Media and regional reports indicate that the January 2026 situation has triggered airport and border screening in some neighboring countries as a precautionary measure. Veterinarians with animals or clients who travel regionally should be aware of evolving advisories."

... note they say "some  neighboring countries" and not all neighboring counties.

...also they say "Veterinarians with animals or clients who travel regionally should be aware of evolving advisories"

.. note yeah they "should be aware" but are they aware!?
Merely being being aware of something doesn't mean crap insofar as precautions go such as masking & quarantining animals especially if people and animals are asymptomatic. Besides what does "evolving advisories" mean and do veterinarians know what that means? My trust is zip. If it was such low risk they wouldn't have got it so who are they to advise be they an evolving advisory or not!?

To me the airports and their behavior indicate how seriously scared they are ...Nipah Virus seems to be of public concern there and is "high risk" there which is why they are masking and stopping people at airports. They take it seriously at the airport but nowhere else?

Let's put it this way:

"in the initial weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China (late December 2019 to mid-January 2020), Chinese authorities and state media downplayed the risks to the public, stating that the virus was "preventable and controllable" and that there was "no clear evidence" of human-to-human transmission
No Clear Evidence" of Transmission: Until January 20, 2020, Chinese officials maintained that the virus was not easily transmitted between people, suggesting the risk to the general public was low.

"Low Risk" Statement: On January 15, 2020, Li Qun, the head of the China CDC’s emergency center, told state television that the risk of sustained human-to-human transmission was "low".

Silencing Whistleblowers: In early January 2020, police in Wuhan reprimanded eight doctors, including Dr. Li Wenliang, for "spreading rumors" after they warned colleagues about a potential SARS-like virus.

Delayed Public Warning: While internal reports acknowledged the severity as early as mid-January, public messaging did not reflect this, with, for example, a local medical team stating on January 6 that there was "absolutely no chance" the virus would spread widely.

Shift in Tone: The official stance changed on January 20, 2020, when President
Xi Jinping ordered the outbreak to be taken seriously, and Dr. Zhong Nanshan, a prominent epidemiologist, confirmed on national TV that human-to-human transmission was occurring.


..I'm not saying Nipah virus is going to spread like wildfire but I wouldn't call it low risk because it is laboratory strain leaked if I am not mistaken in reading the report. If it happened in a clinical setting then why not in a real life scenario? Perhaps being a layperson on the matter, I am wrong to compare the nature of Nipah to Covid but there is certainly reason to be alarmed because of what happened with covid and how initially people said it was low risk.. for what it is worth it makes me second guess and question the "low risk" statements. For me, I'm thinking: Once bitten twice shy when it come to bat diseases spreading human to human possibly from labs.

The problem to me is they don't state any reasons why the Nipah virus risks would be low to the public other than they are stopping people at airports for now. Sounds like the risks are high enough they are stopping people at airports..in other words the risk is high to the public otherwise they wouldn't be stopping people at airports. My reasoning is it is of public concern and is "high risk" which is why they are masking and stopping people at airports. It's just a weird argument: Is it considered "low risk" because people at the airport are taking precautions and treating it as high risk? It doesn't look "low risk" at the airport.

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"A handout photo released by Suvarnabhumi Airport shows Thai health officials wearing protective masks monitoring passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakan province, Thailand, Jan. 25, 2026. Thailand's international disease control checkpoints at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports began implementing health screening measures for flights arriving from West Bengal, India, to monitor and prevent Nipah virus infection.
The Suvarnabhumi Airport Office via EPA via Shutterstock"

Bangladesh reports off-season Nipah virus transmission and geographic expansion, with 100% fatality in recent cases

SUMMARY:
Nipah spreads beyond season, first-ever case detected in Bhola: IEDCR. The Business Standard. 07 Jan 2026
Nipah virus detected in 35 districts, IEDCR warns of changing infection pattern. Daily Sun Report. 07 Jan 2026
Nipah no longer seasonal, warns IEDCR. Bangla News 24. 07 Jan 2026

LINK:
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=602713d4-7d49-40e3-afe5-de9f7a69d6c6&eventid=09f87614-a263-41e7-9c23-3cf9c77fd52d

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Nipah no longer seasonal, warns IEDCR
Staff Correspondent
07 January, 2026

SUMMARY:
“Nipah is no longer confined to winter or date palm sap. It is becoming a year-round and multi-route public health threat,”

LINK:
https://en.banglanews24.com/health/news/bd/189973.details

Masked Man essay on officials downplaying the NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh strain  by not acknowledging it as a genuine Nepah strain, misinforming the public, neglecting to give them up to date facts:


My biggest criticism in most of the current public reports  about Nipah Virus for the most part  is that they fail to tell us or acknowledge precisely what strain of Nipah virus it is, which leads me to distrust their research and leads me to think the report is incomplete and somewhat unworthy. We must acknowledge all facts available and be fully informed of what particular strain it is. Why dismiss the strain as unimportant?

Masked Man is going  to show you what appears to be going on..I just think there's a lot science denial going on. Unless Ive been totally misinformed pr deceived  about the NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh strain and its existence and its nature is but a figment of theimagination and is somehow a lie and bogus strain of Nipah lied to me by otherwise very trusted resources and researches, I'm going put stock (so to speak) in the idea people and even officials are downplaying viruses and the impact they can have and I say some officials aren't giving us all the fact and not being up to date.

As I already looked up the following to be true:
I looked that up figured out the difference between the Existing Strains: There are already two recognized strains of the virus: the Malaysian (NiV-M) and the Bangladesh (NiV-B) strains. The Bangladesh strain, which is more recent, already exhibits more frequent human-to-human transmission compared to the original Malaysian strain, highlighting the impact of viral evolution.

the Bangladesh strain "causes severe respiratory symptoms in patients, increasing the likelihood of virus transmission through coughing and sneezing".
    "Person-to-Person Spread: Human-to-human transmission is a major pathway for NiV-B, particularly in hospital settings Nipah virus can also spread between people ...It has been reported in health-care settings and among family and caregivers of sick people through close contact. The Bangladesh strain, which is more recent, already exhibits more frequent human-to-human transmission.."

NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh strain transmits directly from fruit bats to humans and from person-to-person via respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces.

Got all that?

Now check this out I don't think the The Australian Centre for Disease Control even knows what strain they are dealing with or knows anything for that matter Check it out:

The Australian Centre for Disease Control doesn't know what I just told you about the this  Bangladesh strain and The Australian Centre for Disease Control thinks we are dealing with the the Malaysian (NiV-M) strain... In fact The Australian Center of disease control doesn't even say what strain it is...

The Australian Centre for Disease Control says: it is not transmissible through airborne droplets (Masked Man saysThe Australian Center for Disease Control doesn't know what strain of Nipah this even is).
LINK:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-30/nipah-virus-no-border-control-changes-australia/106286138

The Australian Centre for Disease Control said "it is uncommon for the virus to spread between people, as prolonged close contact with an infected person is required for transmission"(Masked Man says Australian Centre for Disease Control are referring to the Malaysian (NiV-M) strain not the Bangladesh strain)

The virus, which has never been detected in Australia, is a zoonotic disease like COVID-19 and Ebola, meaning it's spread from animals to humans, but there are major differences to COVID-19 in how it spreads, as it is not transmissible through airborne droplets. (Masked Man says while this is true that the Malaysian (NiV-M) is not transmissible through air droplets,  the  NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh strain on the other hand frequently transmits from person-to-person via respiratory droplets)
   

"It's very difficult to transmit between humans," (Masked Man disagrees)

  Mr Butler said.

"It requires very close personal contact between humans and the exchange effectively of bodily fluids." (Again Masked Man says while this is true for the Malaysian NiV-M its no true for the  NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh strain )

Nipah virus can also be transmitted through contaminated food, particularly date palm juice, a popular drink in Bengal made from the sap of date palm trees.
It is not a brand new virus. It's been around since 1999 … and we see annual outbreaks of Nipah virus in countries like Bangladesh every year," Dr Senanayake said. (Masked Man says sorry bud you need to read Data report because I got a report right here that says “Nipah is no longer confined to winter or date palm sap. It is becoming a year-round and multi-route public health threat,”)




Two nurses in India tested positive to Nipah virus earlier this month.

Nipah virus is mostly spread from bats to humans and person-to-person transmission is rare. (Again Masked man says while this is true for the Malaysian NiV-M its no true for the  NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh strain )

Nipah virus can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, vomiting and shortness of breath four days to three weeks after infection.(Masked Man disagrees thinks Australian center of disease people don't know what you are talking about )

In some cases, people develop pneumonia or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), but most people who survive make a full recovery. (Masked Man is pretty sure Nipah is fatal at least half the time ya catch it no matter what strain)

Health Minister Mark Butler says there is no need to tighten Australia's border controls but authorities are closely monitoring the virus. (Masked Man says he doesn't even know or mention which strain of the virus we are dealing with.)

Does he even know there is more than one strain of the Nipah? Does he Ever think about looking this stuff up online lately like me?  Talk about a lack of education.. all ya got to do is look it up online... I'm sorry but get with the program! People's lives are at stake and Mr. Butler can't even indicate or signify which strain of Nipah virus he is referring to.. talk about lack of professionalism .. doesn't he even have the internet!?

Dear Health Minister Mark Butler try googling "
"Strains of Nipah virus" LINK:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Strains+of+Nipah+virus
.. then study LINK:
https://www.datareport.info/index.php?action=post;msg=4961;topic=2384.0
and then get back to us. If you are going to be Health Minister and center of disease control  at least stay up to date with your viruses that's the least you can do. Do your job! Learn to read the latest on virus's ..At least read the latest archives about Nipah Viruses at Data Report Info ! Don't start talking about the Nipah Virus if you don't even know what strain it is. The name of the strain is right there in the articles written by your peers and the people studying the virus for ya. Don't be so hasty that you skip or omit what strain it is..duh!

What exactly do you do for a living!?.. how much do they actually pay the health administer? What's required of the job!? Kindergarten reading level!? Would you like to know more about the symptoms that differentiate the Bangladesh strain from the original Malaysian one? Is that something that would interest you? Or do we not have time or attention span for that?

Why on earth would I, the Masked Man, know more about Nipah strains than a health minister!? I don't see how anybody who is health minister or part of the CDC could fail to inform the public as to what strain of Nepah virus it is. The public isn't that stupid .. we have the technology like google to inform us. if I can figure out what strain it is anybody can. Brag about which strain of Nepal virus it is if you know so much!Act like you know something and use some terminology to impress us.. do you know how to pronounce Bangladesh Nipah Virus strain  correctly?

To the best of my knowledge the Australian government, the
Minister for Health and Aged Care—currently Mark Butler—is governed by strict ethical standards that mandate impartiality and the avoidance of bias toward any specific organization, including nonprofits.Ministers are required to act in the public interest rather than the interest of any private entity or specific group... so talk about the Nepal virus ..educate us for the sake of the public teach us about the virus but don't tell us "not to panic " or how to behave" The minister job is to fully inform the public about the virus and then let the public decide how it feels or will react. A Minister must remain impartial...A Minister cannot act as a consultant or adviser... The minister must simply inform the people as many up to date facts about the latest strain of Nepal virus possible. It's totally out of line to advise people how to behave. The health minister's job is to inform us completely about the virus and inform us about what various branches of governments and programs are doing and what is available to the public and that is all. You don't tell people what to feel or how to act. As health minister you simply inform all that is known about the virus and allow citizens  to decide for themselves what they will do. It's  not the purpose or role of a health Minister to tell the public whether they should or shouldn't panic. That's unnecessary, out of line, and irelevent to decide how each citizen should 'feel'.

When you tell people not to do something like Don't Panic.. or do not feel bad.. or do not feel guilty its just messes with people They are liable to panic, feel bad , and feel guilty because you included those words panic, bad and guilty..its sign the minister is simply not confident and worried to begin with in what the people think.. its not about what the people think its about the virus... in trying to think for people which is really not a sign of intelligence and not a sign that one knows about viruses..its not professional to try to make somebody feel something; it being a matter of health. It's too personal advice and not keeping brief and to the point nor does it display true knowledge or education about the matter at hand. What is the nature of the virus and  how can we protect ourselves, what are all the options available and the public services available ...what are  conditions in which the virus could thrive what online sources are there available to stay up to date with viruses? But don't tell us how to feel. Cause you wouldn't like it if I told you how to feel...

...It's manipulation to tell people how to feel about something. Stick to the curriculum stick to the facts and stay up to date and make it so the people can stay up to date themselves and make it so people can educate themselves but don't tell them to feel good or not to feel bad if in the light of these recent research concerning the  NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh Virus strain. It's disrespectful to dismiss the latest scientific research and discourage the public from being concerned or from pursuing the matter. Allow those of us who take viruses seriously to remain serious about these viruses. Allow us the freedom to be serious about the repercussions and ramifications these viruses pose for us  Many of us take these viruses seriously and are constantly researching and continually learning new things about these viruses and making discovery and advancements in science every day. Those of us who seek knowledge and understanding in these viruses are not in crisis and do not pose a threat to society.. we actually benefit society...

...Besides when you tell people not to panic they are going to wonder why and probably will question maybe they should panic..its just not the minister's call to say "don't panic" its just irrelevant to the job at hand..because you aren't showing that you are really competent to discuss the virus at any length anyway considering there's no acknowledgment or distinction being made that there are two various strains of Nipah viruses. Not being able to state which strain of Nipah virus it is doesn't inspire confidence or trust in the people you are suppose to be serving and informing.

"Best Practices for Health Ministers
Experts suggest that instead of telling people how to feel ("don't panic"), effective communication should:

    Acknowledge Fear: Validate that the situation is serious, which builds empathy.
    Provide Transparency: Be honest about what is known and unknown to avoid accusations of hiding the truth.
    Offer Actionable Steps: Give the public clear instructions on what to do to protect themselves.
    Show Competence: Focus on the steps being taken to manage the crisis, rather than just the emotional state of the public.

In essence, telling the public "not to panic" is generally considered poor communication if it is used to avoid accountability or to downplay a severe situation, but it can be part of a calming strategy if paired with concrete information and guidance."

When we report on viruses we have to do so in a somewhat scientific bent of mind ..its nothing personal and we can't choose to omit some facts and factors just because we don't like the situation. There's no reason to dumb things down to the point we can't acknowledge the particular strain we are dealing with. There's no excuse for playing dumb and not disclosing all the info such as what kind of strain the Nipah virus is. That's irresponsible. Want the public to protect themselves then at least disclose the option the public could wear a mask to prevent airborne illness and airborne disease.. at least let people know they can help prevent Nipah from spreading by wearing  n95 masks! That's at least something people can do. I am obviously a guy that is a lot more careful than guys standing there in suits. I'd just as well assume Nipah Virus is going to pose a problem. I'm already taking precautions against several outbreaks. Perhaps  I take a lot less risks than  others take and perhaps they somehow gain less from me. I hope my precautions don't inconvenience the Australian government & the Minister for Health.

You have no obligation to address my email/thread but you do have an obligation as health minister to inform the public about the transmission differences between the Bangladesh and Malaysia strains.

I wish you well,
The Masked Man

P.S.
Additional Reading:
Sources: on who discovered NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh
The
NiV-B (Nipah Bangladesh) genotype was identified following outbreaks in Bangladesh starting around 2001, distinct from the initial 1998 Malaysian discovery. Key investigators into the Bangladesh outbreaks and transmission included teams from the icddr,b (International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Key details regarding the identification of NiV in Bangladesh:

    Discovery Context: While the Nipah virus itself was discovered by Dr. Chua Kaw Bing in Malaysia in 1999, the distinct Bangladesh strain (NiV-B) was identified in 2001.
 
Would you like to know more about the transmission differences between the Bangladesh and Malaysia strains?
The Bangladesh strain of the Nipah virus (NiV-B) is associated with higher human-to-human transmission and higher mortality rates ($\approx$70–90%) than the Malaysia strain (NiV-M)
. While NiV-M (1998-1999) spread primarily from pigs to humans, NiV-B frequently spreads via contaminated date palm sap and respiratory droplets between humans.
Key differences in transmission and pathology include:

    Transmission Routes: The Bangladesh strain causes more respiratory symptoms, leading to higher rates of person-to-person transmission through saliva and respiratory secretions. The Malaysia strain was primarily associated with encephalitis, with minimal person-to-person spread reported.
    Pathogenicity: Studies indicate the Bangladesh strain is more virulent and pathogenic in animal models compared to the Malaysia strain.
    Outbreak Pattern: The Malaysian outbreak (1998-1999) was a isolated event, whereas outbreaks in Bangladesh and India are annual and sporadic.
    Viral Shedding: In animal studies, the Bangladesh strain was found in higher concentrations in oral secretions, explaining its improved capability for direct human-to-human transmission.

The differences in clinical presentation suggest that the Bangladesh strain is more adapted to respiratory infection, while the Malaysian strain was primarily neurotropic.

..Masked Man commentary continues... Why can't public health organizations and officials declare the specific genetic lineage of this Nipah Strain along with the symptoms, transmission factors and repercussions that are specific to and go along with that particular strain for the sake of humanity and public safety? I still can't wrap my mind around it:

Why aren't they reporting this strain as The Bangladesh strain of the Nipah virus (NiV-B) ?

What it boils down to is we are afraid to hurt people's feelings because this particular strain is named after a region we refuse to acknowledge it..therefore  public health organizations refuse to acknowledge this strain on the Scientific Level even n though there are two genetically distinct strains..


I might as well use AI since only scientific researchers seem to be acknowledging there are two strains of Nipah virus and it is rare for the majority of people and public officials  to acknowledge"NiV-B" even though it is genetically distinct, with a higher case-fatality rate (up to 75–90%) and a greater capacity for person-to-person transmission compared to the Malaysia strain.

AI responds
"The reason this strain is not officially reported as "The Bangladesh strain" in public health communications is
primarily due to World Health Organization (WHO) best practices established in 2015 to prevent the stigmatization of regions, cultures, and economies.
While scientists and virologists frequently use the terms Nipah virus-Bangladesh (NiV-B) and Nipah virus-Malaysia (NiV-M) to distinguish between the two primary genetic lineages, official reporting follows these guidelines:
1. Avoidance of Geographic Labels
The WHO Guidelines for Naming New Human Infectious Diseases recommend against using geographic locations (e.g., countries, cities, or regions) in disease names. Historical examples like "Spanish Flu" or "Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)" have caused unintended negative impacts on tourism and trade.
2. Scientific vs. Public Nomenclature

    Scientific Level: Researchers use "NiV-B" because it is genetically distinct, with a higher case-fatality rate (up to 75–90%) and a greater capacity for person-to-person transmission compared to the Malaysia strain.
    Public Level: Health organizations like the WHO and CDC prioritize the name of the pathogen itself (Nipah virus) to ensure clarity and consistency across different outbreaks."

...So basically if we hadn't named the Nipah virus-Bangladesh (NiV-B) after a region we'd be allowed to acknowledge its existence on the news and publicly!? Tsk Tsk Tsk because it is named after a region no one will know what they are really up against. This is science denial all the way. My mask is on anyway for other stuff as well.

To think we can't acknowledge this strain because we afraid of being tabled as racist  and that it we named it after a region and didn't give it a scientific name is about as stupid as stupid gets. Its like not discussing African music because we labeled it as African or not discussing acknowledging the American anole or an American bird exists because we labeled it as originating from America. Sorry but I call that stupid to be afraid to talk about something and pretend it doesn't exist just because we discovered it to came from a certain origin.How is science going to advance and how are people going to learn anything if they can't get over the fear of talking about the nature of something that exists?

Geniuses,
Change the name of the Nipah virus-Bangladesh (NiV-B) to something else for all I care..use old classic latin  terminology and give it a new scientific name for all I care or name it after a number but don't deny its existence because you named it and recognized it as coming from a certain region! The Who won't even recognize this or talk about it as a real strain simply because it was  named geographic location! It's ridiculous. The Who are afraid of hurting people and their feelings and trade and are unable to discuss this distinct strain of Nipah virus because of a stupid name!

Change the name of both the strains: Malaysian (NiV-M) and the Bangladesh (NiV-B) strains while you are it so that public agencies are free to determine what strain is occuring so sthat the Australian CDC can acknowledge this strain in their following document (they don't even tell you what strain is involved):
LINK:
https://www.cdc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/nipah-virus-infection-situation-update-1---west-bengal-india---30-january-2026_0.docx

It's simply ignorant and unprofessional not to identify which strain of Nipah virus it is and an to disclose to the public which strain is occurring regardless of your stance on precautions, what it was named or where it was first discovered. Not all strains of Nipah viruses are the same and it is an injustice t the public and to the advancement of science to not disclose the differences between the  Malaysian (NiV-M) and the Bangladesh (NiV-B) strains because the Bangladesh (NiV-B) strain obviously carries with it more dangers which are clearly not being disclosed to the public by the health officials and organizations.

NOTE:
I cannot with clear conscience merely repeat misinformation, cite, or post studies from public health officials and organizations that seem to be assuming we are dealing with cases of the Malaysian (NiV-M) when in fact we are dealing with the Bangladesh (NiV-B) strain because they are two different strains which carry different rates of mortality and different ways of transmission..

...which is why I have taken the liberty to post so much on this misinformation thus far on the part of public health organizations and officials to fail to declare and properly identify the specific genetic lineage of this Nipah Strain that is occurring in their articles and statements...

..I have to correct this misinformation as I see fit because I have a moral compass. It would be totally unethical for me to lead the public to believe they are dealing with cases of the Malaysian (NiV-M) when in fact they are dealing with the Bangladesh (NiV-B) strain.

Misidentifying NiV-B as NiV-M may lead to underestimating mortality risk and ignoring the higher potential for human-to-human transmission associated with NiV-B

China’s Wuhan Lab Claims To Have Developed Drug Against Nipah Virus

SUMMARY:
"According to a report by the South China Morning Post, VV116, already approved for Covid-19 treatment in China and Uzbekistan, demonstrated significant antiviral activity against Nipah virus strains under experimental conditions.

Results In Early Trials
In preclinical testing, researchers found that oral doses of VV116 were able to block Nipah virus replication and substantially improve survival rates in animal models.
The drug also reduced viral load in major organs such as the lungs, spleen and brain—areas commonly affected during severe Nipah infections.

Importantly, the study showed that VV116 and its active metabolites were effective against both the Malaysia strain (NiV-M) and the Bangladesh strain (NiV-B) of the virus. The Bangladesh strain is believed to be responsible for recent Nipah outbreaks in India."

LINK:
https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/chinas-wuhan-lab-claims-to-have-developed-drug-against-nipah-virus-9865043.html

COMMENT: I just hope no bats or hamsters escape or bite anybody at China’s Wuhan Lab and there are no lab leaks or outbreaks ..
...because the NiV-B Nipah Bangladesh strain transmits directly from fruit bats to humans and from person-to-person via respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces plus it  scores higher fatality rates (up to 75%–100%).

...I don't know what China’s Wuhan Lab's policy is but as with any lab like that I would quarantine lab inhabitants from the general population at all times whether lab technicians and scientists were sick or not for public safety. That's a world of responsibility...  just one hamster bite away! ..or perchance one little safety protocol violation or a simple accident or error in judgement could be all it takes! Be Careful with That Axe, Eugene!

On a very serious note I am extremely concerned about safety protocols, security measures and policy in regards to the safety of labs worldwide.

"In Greek mythology, Pandora’s box was a jar (pithos) given to the first woman, Pandora, by Zeus as a wedding gift, which she was forbidden to open. Driven by curiosity, she opened it, unleashing all the evils—sickness, death, envy, and misery—upon mankind".