WHO backs India’s handling of Nipah outbreak, says travel and trade curbs not needed

The WHO has backed India's handling of the Nipah virus outbreak after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal, saying the risk of wider spread is low. With strong surveillance, contact tracing, and coordination,

Nipah Virus Outbreak Leads Airports to Launch COVID-Style Screenings

Following the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, airports in Asia are screening travelers from the “affected areas.”
The Business Times

Risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India is low: WHO

[HYDERABAD] There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (Jan 30), adding that it did not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections were reported by the South Asian nation.
India Today on MSN

Nipah risk in Bengal moderate: Why it should not be taken lightly

West Bengal is on high alert after two confirmed Nipah cases triggered international screenings. Know why this deadly virus is a major public health threat.
SunStar

DOH: Travel restrictions due to Nipah virus not yet considered

AMID increased concerns over the threat of the Nipah virus, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is not yet considering travel restrictions in the country.In
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Sino Biological expands research reagent portfolio to support global Nipah virus vaccine and diagnostic development

Recent reports of Nipah virus (NiV) infections in West Bengal, India, have reignited global concern, prompting public health authorities to prioritize research into this high-mortality pathogen.

China’s canal to Southeast Asia, Nipah virus raises concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From China’s ‘gold fever’ sparking scandal to a tourist drought, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.