The WhatsApp forwards started before the official statements could catch up. “Nipah outbreak in Bengal!” “Hundreds infected!” “New pandemic coming!”…
Latest Nipah Virus Outbreak News & Updates
Bangkok, Jan 26 (IANS) Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India’s West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 00:00 local time on Monday to prevent the virus from entering the country.In a statement released on Sunday, the authority said the screening measures will be adjusted dynamically based on the evolving situation.Key protocols currently in place involve airlines conducting preliminar…