Nipah virus update: These international airports reintroduce Covid-style health checks after West Bengal outbreak. Check the guidelines and what travellers must know
- Posted on January 27, 2026
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Nipah virus update: These international airports reintroduce Covid-style health checks after West Bengal outbreak. Check the guidelines and what travellers must know
Nipah virus update: Airports in Taiwan, Nepal and Thailand have reintroduced Covid-style health checks after five cases of Nipah virus were reported in West Bengal. These South Asian airports have reinstated airport health screenings, especially for travellers arriving from high-risk areas. According to WHO, symptoms of Nipah can include fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat.