It went on, per Fox News: « Measures have been taken to monitor travelers.
« [If] travelers [are found] with high fever or have symptoms compatible with Nipah virus infection, additional screening will be done at the international communicable disease control checkpoint. »
If a passenger arrives at the airport with a high temperature or symptoms that indicate a Nipah infection, then they are reportedly being transferred to quarantine facilities.
Human infections of Nipah virus range from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory infection, and fatal encephalitis, says the WHO.
« Infected people initially develop symptoms including fever, headaches, myalgia (muscle pain), vomiting and sore throat, » it goes on the explain.
« This can be followed by dizziness, drowsiness, altered consciousness, and neurological signs that indicate acute encephalitis. Some people can also experience atypical pneumonia and severe respiratory problems, including acute respiratory distress.
« Encephalitis and seizures occur in severe cases, progressing to coma within 24 to 48 hours. »
How deadly virus with no cure infects people as outbreak causes airports to launch COVID-style measures
People have already been quarantined to stop the spread of the virus
Update 01/28/26: Following publication of this article, authorities in India performed more tests and have now reported that only two cases of Nipah virus have been confirmed. Previously, the government stated there were five cases.
A virus is causing a stir right now after a concerning outbreak has prompted countries to take COVID-19-style measures.
The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic taught many people and nations just how dangerous a virus spreading quickly can be.
Due to the lockdown and many restrictions still being in many people’s recent memory, it is no surprise that strong steps are being taken early after the deadly Nipah virus cases in Asia earlier this year.
