CNA Countries in Asia step up measures against Nipah virus amid outbreak in India

Countries across Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, are increasing airport health screenings and surveillance measures to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus following an outbreak in West Bengal, India.

Nipah is a rare viral infection that primarily comes from fruit bats and can cause severe illness with a high mortality rate. While the risk of sustained human-to-human transmission is considered low, health authorities are taking precautions such as temperature checks for flights from affected areas and issuing advisories for travelers. Experts advise maintaining personal hygiene, avoiding contact with contaminated food or animals, and seeking medical attention if unwell after travel. https://cna.asia/4q2ub8E

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