According to The Independent, 100 people were being quarantined as of January 26.
In light of the five confirmed cases, Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have stepped up their precautionary measures at airports similar to steps that were enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a press release, Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (TDDC) said that the measures were in place ‘to monitor and screen travelers at international communicable disease control checkpoints’.
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. »
China has taken steps to contain the Chikungunya virus, as thousands of people across more than 10 cities have come down with the virus.
