Nipah Virus Outbreak In India: Myanmar Airport Tightens Health Screenings

Nipah Virus Outbreak In India: Myanmar Airport Tightens Health Screenings

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Updated Feb 4, 2026 | 09:02 AM IST

SummaryMyanmar has strengthened airport health screenings, especially for travelers from India, following the Nipah virus outbreak. Measures include fever checks, awareness materials, and surveillance. Nipah is a zoonotic infection causing respiratory illness and encephalitis, spreading through animals, contaminated food, or close human contact.

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