Speaking to The Telegraph about two of those who have been affected, Narayan Swaroop Nigam, the principal secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, said: “Two nurses at a private hospital are infected with Nipah virus, and one of them is in critical condition.”
The two nurses in question were on duty together at the hospital between December 28 and 30. Shortly after they both fell unwell and were admitted to intensive care on January 4.According to The Independent, around 100 people were being quarantined as of January 26.
With five cases now confirmed, Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan have all increased their precautionary measures at airports similar to steps that were enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This includes temperature checks, masking, and maintaining a safe distance to try and avoid the spread of the disease.
What are the symptoms of Nipah virus?
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patients infected with the Nipah virus typically develop a sudden flu-like illness marked by fever, headache, muscle pain and fatigue.
In some cases, respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or pneumonia can also occur.
