Why Nipah cases in India sending Asia into panic ahead of Lunar New Year

Why Nipah cases in India sending Asia into panic ahead of Lunar New Year

New Delhi: Recent Nipah virus cases in the Indian state of West Bengal have raised alarms across Asia. Countries, including China, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal and Malaysia, have tightened health screenings at airports ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Millions of travellers are preparing for the celebrations, while authorities are on high alert. Since December…

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