Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:30am on 29 Jan 2026,Thursday Health & Wellness
Indonesia has begun using thermal scanners at major airports after two Nipah virus cases were confirmed in India, officials said. The measures include checks at Bali’s international airport, which handles large numbers of foreign visitors. Last year, about 5.89 million overseas tourists visited Bali, including many from India. Tourists told Reuters the move reflects lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, though some said the risk remains low. Nipah is carried by fruit bats and animals such as pigs. It can cause fever and brain inflammation. The virus can spread between people, but usually requires close and prolonged contact. (PC: Reuters)
