A doctor warned that the fatality rate of the Nipah virus is extremely high, and that early symptoms of infection can resemble common illnesses, making detection difficult.
Article: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2026/1/26/what-is-the-nipah-virus-outbreak-in-india-and-why-is-it-taken-seriously-1751
dansant The risk depends on where you live.
So, don't panic please.
Adequate measures are already being taken to prevent a global outbreak:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7zp581q5do tells:
"No cases have yet been reported outside India, but several countries are stepping up precautions.
On Sunday, Thailand started screening passengers at three international airports in Bangkok and Phuket that receive flights from West Bengal. Passengers from these flights have been asked to make health declarations.
The parks and wildlife department has also implemented stricter screenings in natural tourist attractions."
Watchmanz Who's panicking? It's merely reporting what is happening. Covid-19 started in a single location also, so it's important people are aware of this - particularly if they are resident, or travelling, in that region.