If a passenger arrives at the airport with a high temperature or symptoms that indicate a Nipah infection, then they are reportedly being transferred to quarantine facilities.
Human infections of Nipah virus range from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory infection, and fatal encephalitis, says the WHO.
“Infected people initially develop symptoms including fever, headaches, myalgia (muscle pain), vomiting and sore throat,” it goes on the explain.
“This can be followed by dizziness, drowsiness, altered consciousness, and neurological signs that indicate acute encephalitis. Some people can also experience atypical pneumonia and severe respiratory problems, including acute respiratory distress.
“Encephalitis and seizures occur in severe cases, progressing to coma within 24 to 48 hours.”
China has taken steps to contain the Chikungunya virus, as thousands of people across more than 10 cities have come down with the virus.
