Nipah Virus Update: Quarantine Numbers Double in India
Indian health officials confirm only two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal while doubling quarantine numbers. Multiple Asian nations implement enhanced airport screening measures as precaution.
Category : Pandemics
Asian Airports Reintroduce Covid-Style Health Checks for Nipah Virus
Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan implement enhanced health surveillance at airports following Nipah virus cases in India's West Bengal, using pandemic-era screening techniques.
Thailand Screens 1,700 for Nipah After India Outbreak
Thailand intensifies airport health surveillance, screening 1,700 passengers from India's West Bengal for Nipah virus with no infections detected so far.
Flu Cases Drop But Doctors Warn Against Complacency
US flu activity shows third consecutive weekly decline, but health experts caution against dropping guard amid historic season with 19 million cases and 44 pediatric deaths reported.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Triggers Pandemic Fears
A deadly Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, has prompted Asian countries to reintroduce Covid-era airport screenings, raising fears of a potential epidemic due to its high fatality rate and person-to-person transmission.
Nipah Outbreak in India Sparks Chinese Travel Fears
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal has triggered public anxiety in China as the massive Lunar New Year travel season approaches, despite experts saying transmission risk remains low.
Nipah Virus Bat Testing at Kolkata Zoo Sparks Asian Airport Screening
Bats at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo are being tested for Nipah virus as authorities trace the source of an outbreak affecting five people in West Bengal, India. Multiple Asian nations have implemented Covid-style airport screening in response.
Nipah Virus Outbreak Triggers Global Airport Restrictions
Health officials and airports across Asia have reinstated Covid-era restrictions following a deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India's West Bengal region, where five cases have been confirmed.
Asia Intensifies Airport Checks for Nipah Virus Outbreak
Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have heightened health surveillance and travel screening in response to a Nipah virus outbreak in India's West Bengal, with five confirmed cases.
Asian Airports Reinstate Covid-Style Checks for Nipah Virus
Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan implement enhanced health screenings at airports following Nipah virus outbreak in India's West Bengal, with quarantine measures for symptomatic travellers.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in West Bengal Triggers Health Alert
Health officials in India are urgently responding to a Nipah virus outbreak near Kolkata, with five confirmed cases including healthcare workers. The bat-borne disease has a high fatality rate and no available treatment.
India Fights Nipah Virus, Spain Train Crash Cause Revealed
Health authorities in India quarantine nearly 100 people to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, while Spain reveals the likely cause of a fatal high-speed train crash. Other global stories include US travel bans and Greenland's defence preparations.
UKHSA Warning as Holidaymakers Return with Long-Lasting Infection
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a stark warning to travellers after a 150% surge in chikungunya cases among returning Brits, with symptoms potentially lasting years.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India: Symptoms and Risks
India faces a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal with five confirmed cases, including medical staff, and nearly 100 quarantined. Learn about symptoms, transmission, and prevention.
Malawi Rolls Out Cholera Vaccines as Floods Increase Outbreak Risk
Malawi has initiated a cholera vaccination campaign targeting vulnerable communities as heavy rains and flooding heighten the threat of deadly outbreaks across southern Africa.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in West Bengal: Symptoms and Risks
India races to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal with five confirmed cases. Learn about symptoms, transmission, and why this deadly virus with no vaccine poses significant public health risks.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in West Bengal: 100 Quarantined
Indian authorities are urgently containing a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, with five confirmed cases including healthcare workers and nearly 100 people under quarantine.
Norovirus Cases Jump 61%, Public Urged to Self-Isolate
UK health officials report a 61.1% increase in norovirus cases over two weeks, with sharpest rise among over-65s. Public advised to self-isolate for 48 hours after symptoms stop.
Flu Study: Locked Room Experiment Fails to Spread Virus
A controlled experiment where volunteers spent days with flu-infected individuals in a small hotel room resulted in no transmission, highlighting key factors like low virus shedding and air circulation.
India Rushes to Contain Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak
Indian authorities are urgently working to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal after five confirmed cases and nearly 100 people placed under home quarantine.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India: Nurses Infected
Health authorities in India have issued a nationwide alert after two nurses contracted the deadly Nipah virus, which inspired the film Contagion. One patient is critical.
Tennessee Fungal Outbreak: One Dead, Dozens Sick
A rare fungal disease outbreak in Tennessee has resulted in one fatality and dozens of infections, with health officials urgently working to contain the spread of Histoplasmosis.
Sydney Measles Alert: 11 Cases in 3 Weeks Sparks Outbreak Fears
NSW Health warns Sydney is at increased risk of a measles outbreak with 11 cases recorded in three weeks. Public health officials urge vaccination checks, especially before overseas travel.
UK alert on 'highly contagious' adenovirus - 4 key signs
The UKHSA warns of a common but highly contagious virus causing cold-like symptoms. Learn the four key signs, how it spreads, and when to seek medical help.
New 'Subclade K' Flu Strain Fuels Record US & Canada Surge
A highly infectious new flu subtype, subclade K, is causing record hospitalisations and severe illness in children. Experts explain the surge and why vaccination remains crucial.
Measles Cases Surge in South Carolina, Infecting Hundreds
A major measles outbreak is spreading across South Carolina, with over 500 cases reported since October. A confirmed case at Clemson University highlights the risk as vaccination rates fall below safe levels.
15 Toddlers Injured in Jerusalem Nursery Hazardous Material Incident
Fifteen toddlers injured, two fighting for life, after suspected hazardous material exposure at a Jerusalem nursery. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates.
Teen's flu led to 2-month coma and organ failure
Trinity Shores, 14, survived influenza B after a medically induced coma and organ failure. Her story highlights flu severity as US cases surge. Read her miraculous recovery.
Three major viral threats to monitor in 2026
Infectious disease expert Patrick Jackson highlights Influenza A, Mpox, and Oropouche virus as key threats for 2026. Learn the risks and how vigilance can keep us safe.
15 child flu deaths in a week as 'super flu' season slows
A brutal flu season driven by a new 'super flu' variant has claimed 15 young lives in the US this week. Health officials urge vaccination as data shows cases are finally declining.
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