Guidance

Nipah virus (NiV): contact tracing matrix

How to classify and manage people who have been exposed to NiV.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 2 April 2026

Documents

Nipah virus (NiV): contact classification matrix

PDF, 124 KB, 3 pages

Details

This matrix is for health protection teams to manage and trace people who have come into contact with Nipah virus.

The UKHSA Imported Fever Service or UKHSA Emerging Infections and Zoonoses team can provide assistance with contact categorisation on request.

Published 2 April 2026