India Declares Nipah Virus Outbreak Contained in Region

Several Asian countries have introduced screening measures for arrivals from India as New Delhi seeks to contain an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, which has been declared contained by Indian officials. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed two cases in West Bengal state, with 196 contacts monitored and tested. The virus, spread through fruit bats and human-to-human contact, has a high mortality rate, prompting countries like China, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Malaysia to enhance screening procedures at airports and land crossings to prevent its spread.

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