Several Asian nations have introduced airport screenings for the virus that has infected a handful of people in West Bengal
An outbreak of Nipah virus at a private hospital in India’s West Bengal state has triggered a wave of media panic and precautionary screenings at several Asian airports. That is despite local health authorities stating the situation is contained and poses minimal risk of widespread transmission.
Nevertheless, neighboring countries have started to implement precautionary measures, while media reports have escalated concerns over the virus with numerous news outlets framing the outbreak as a major threat.
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