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The World Health Organization reported on Friday that the chance of the Nipah virus spreading from India is low. They stated that there are no recommendations for travel or trade restrictions following two reported infections in the country. In response to these cases, several Asian nations, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, have increased airport screening measures to prevent the virus from spreading after India confirmed the infections. According to the WHO, the likelihood of further infections from these two cases is minimal, and they noted that India has the ability to manage such outbreaks. They also mentioned that there is currently no proof of increased human-to-human transmission, and they have been working closely with Indian health officials. However, the WHO did not dismiss the possibility of more exposure to the virus, which is found in bats in India and nearby Bangladesh. The Nipah virus, which can be carried by fruit bats and animals like pigs, can lead to symptoms such as fever and brain inflammation. The virus has a high fatality rate, between 40% and 75%, and there are no known cures, although vaccines are still being tested. It is transmitted to humans through contact with infected bats or contaminated fruit, but spreading between people is not easy and usually requires close contact with an infected individual. Small outbreaks can happen, but virologists believe that the risk to the general public is low. The WHO stated that the source of the infection is still not completely understood. They categorize Nipah as a priority pathogen due to the absence of approved vaccines or treatments, its high fatality rate, and potential to evolve into a more easily spread variant.