The Economic Times

Nipah virus outbreak: Health ministry shares latest update on deadly infection as Thailand, Nepal and Malaysia airports step up screening of passengers

Nipah virus: India's health ministry has clarified that there are two cases of confirmed Nipah virus in West Bengal amid reports that five people were infected in the state. The remarks come at a time when many South Asian airports such as Nepal, Thailand and Malaysia have ramped up screeings of virus. Nipah virus is associated with a high death rate, with fatality levels reported between 40 and 75 per cent depending on the outbreak.