#Gravitas | Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal raises alarm Asia goes on high alert following the outbreak, countries step up airport screenings Fruit bats and pigs identified as major virus carriers Molly Gambhir brings you more on this | WION

Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. | NBC News

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal has sparked concern in China ahead of the busy Lunar New Year holiday when millions travel. #asia #southasia #india #health #nipahvirus #nipah #china #scmpnews #scmp | South China Morning Post

Two confirmed cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up airport health screening to prevent the spread of the infection. But what is Nipah virus, and how worried should people be? https://reut.rs/4k9FBpZ | Reuters

India has reported multiple cases of the deadly Nipah virus in West Bengal with high fatality rates and no vaccine or cure available. Health authorities are isolating close contacts and stepping up surveillance. The virus can spread from animals to humans and causes severe symptoms,including fever and encephalitis, prompting public health alerts. #Trending | CCTV