Two cases of deadly Nipah virus reported in India, prompt increase in airport screenings to prevent spread and virus outbreak. Here's what to know.

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Airports have now introduced Covid-style checks in an attempt to stall an outbreak of a deadly virus with no cure and epidemic potential

A virus outbreak in Asia has prompted health authorities around the world to respond.

UK health experts have issued a new warning following an outbreak of the Nipah Virus that is seeing countries introduce new safety measures. An outbreak of the Nipah virus that started in India is causing concern around the world and forcing nations to take steps to prevent the spread of the deadly disease.

The virus has a fatality rate ranging from 40 per cent to 75 per cent, according to health experts. There is currently no approved vaccine or cure, making early containment and monitoring critical.

Since the infection was first detected in humans in 1998, there have been sporadic new outbreaks across the so-called Nipah Belt.

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