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News in English (USA) / 29.01.2026 / 10:00

Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Triggers Widespread Health Fear Across Asia

India has reported a Nipah virus outbreak, confirming two cases and stating that the situation is under control. Despite this, alarm bells have rung across Asia, prompting several countries to implement stringent health screenings at airports, reminiscent of COVID-19 protocols. Passengers arriving from affected areas are being checked for symptoms, with nations like Pakistan and Singapore enacting preventive measures to safeguard public health. Health officials caution about the highly lethal disease, which has no known cure and presents severe risks, heightening concerns especially ahead of significant holidays. As awareness grows about the Nipah virus, which is spread from animals to humans and can result in a mortality rate of approximately 75%, governments are on high alert to prevent a wider outbreak amidst fears of its epidemic potential.
ABC News, Reuters, BBC, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Star | Malaysia, the-independent.com, thenationalnews.com, VnExpress International, The Washington Post