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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Yangon, February 2 (Xinhua) — Myanmar has strengthened health monitoring and surveillance at Yangon International Airport to prevent the possible spread of the Nipah virus, the state-run daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday.
Due to the ongoing Nipah virus outbreak in the Indian state of West Bengal, special attention is being paid to travelers arriving from India. Medical screenings are being conducted to identify fever and other symptoms associated with the virus, according to a statement from the country's Ministry of Health.
The department stated that health screening of passengers arriving from abroad is carried out in accordance with established guidelines regarding infectious diseases that may lead to public health emergencies.
As part of public awareness efforts, information leaflets are being distributed to travelers, and informational posters have been displayed at the airport. Disease prevention and control measures are also being implemented in collaboration with relevant airport services, the statement said.
Similar enhanced surveillance and screening measures are also being implemented at Mandalay International Airport, the ministry said.
There are currently no cases of Nipah virus infection registered in Myanmar, the department reported.
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