22 August 2026

Thailand screens 1,700 people for deadly Nipah virus as Covid-style measures introduced at airports

He has also explained that the way the Nipah virus is transmitted can put them in a better position than when they had to deal with Covid-19.

He added: “The transmission of Nipah virus is not like that of Covid. Even though they may be asymptomatic, Covid-infected people can transmit the virus.

“For Nipah, infected people will not transmit it as long as they do not have any symptoms.”

Update 01/28/26: Following publication of this article, authorities in India performed more tests and have now reported that only two cases of Nipah virus have been confirmed. Previously, the government stated there were five cases.

A virus is causing a stir right now after a concerning outbreak has prompted countries to take COVID-19-style measures.

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