China, which imposed strict controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, has reported that no Nipah cases have been detected domestically. However, state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday that the risk of imported cases remains, citing China’s disease control agency.
The WHO has once again highlighted Nipah as a priority pathogen because of its potential to spark an epidemic. Previous outbreaks have recorded mortality rates ranging from 40% to 75%, underscoring the need for rapid response.
For now, authorities are urging heightened caution in affected areas. As Thailand’s health officials have warned: “Don’t hunt, don’t forage, don’t eat.”
