Nipah, Singapore
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Singapore is closely monitoring developments in West Bengal, where the latest outbreak marks India's seventh Nipah virus episode since 2001.
By Rishika Sadam and Jatindra Dash NEW DELHI/BANGKOK/SINGAPORE, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Authorities across Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia have taken urgent steps to stop the highly lethal and epidemic‑prone Nipah virus spreading beyond India,
The World Health Organization reported two cases of a rare virus in an eastern Indian state on Thursday.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has shared key guidance on the Nipah virus following a deadly outbreak with two confirmed cases in West Bengal.
Singapore has unveiled six preliminary measures to anticipate the potential spread of the Nipah virus following an outbreak in West Bengal, India.
The UK Health Security Agency said Nipah has been designated 'a high priority pathogen' because of its high fatality rate and the fact that there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in eastern India has triggered anxiety in China as the Lunar New Year travel rush approaches. Indian authorities last week confirmed at least five Nipah cases in West Bengal and quarantined nearly 100 people at home.