Nipah Virus Outbreak: Asian Airports Tighten Screening Amid No Cure Disease Threat
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News18•27-01-2026, 14:41
Nipah Virus Outbreak: Asian Airports Tighten Screening Amid No Cure Disease Threat
- •Asian airports, including Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan, have reintroduced Covid-era health screening measures due to Nipah virus infections reported in India.
- •The current outbreak in India began with five health workers in West Bengal, with an investigation underway for 100-200 exposed individuals.
- •Nipah is a highly dangerous zoonotic virus, primarily spread by fruit bats, with a fatality rate of 40-75% and no specific cure or vaccine.
- •Transmission occurs through contaminated food (e.g., partially eaten fruits, raw date palm sap), direct contact with infected animals (pigs), and human-to-human contact.
- •Prevention involves avoiding fallen fruits, raw date palm sap, washing fruits thoroughly, and strict infection control, especially for healthcare workers.
Why It Matters: Nipah virus, a deadly zoonotic disease with no cure, prompts tightened airport screenings across Asia.
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