The global landscape of public health was fundamentally reshaped by COVID-19, and memories of airport screenings, temperature checks, and travel advisories remain vivid. Now, years later, the emergence of another deadly virus has prompted several Asian countries to revive some of the protective measures used during the pandemic era. A confirmed outbreak of the Nipah virus in eastern India has led health authorities and governments across the region to take swift preventive action, particularly at international travel hubs.
Health officials in India are currently working to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in the eastern state of West Bengal after five confirmed cases were identified. Those infected include healthcare workers, such as doctors and nurses, raising concerns about hospital-based transmission. Nearly 100 individuals have been instructed to remain in home quarantine, while patients are receiving treatment in medical facilities in and around Kolkata. One patient is reported to be in critical condition.
