A high alert has also been issued in Pakistan regarding the Nipah virus; however, no case has been reported in the country so far. The Border Health Services of the Federal Ministry of Health have issued an alert and advisory following the spread of the Nipah virus in India.
According to the Ministry of Health, strict screening has been directed at airports, seaports, and land borders across the country. One hundred percent screening of incoming and transit passengers has been made mandatory, along with thermal screening and medical examinations for all passengers.
Authorities have instructed verification of passengers’ complete travel history for the past 21 days, while special monitoring has been ordered for those arriving from Nipah affected or high risk areas. Passengers showing suspected symptoms are to be immediately isolated.
It has further been stated that no passenger will be allowed entry into Pakistan without clearance.
Officials said that no confirmed case of the Nipah virus has been reported in Pakistan so far, while five cases have been reported in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Due to concerns over the spread of the Nipah virus, screening has also been initiated in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Nepal.
