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Story summary
- Nipah virus outbreaks in West Bengal, India, have prompted Asia-wide high alert.
- Thailand has intensified airport screenings for travelers from the region.
- Nepal has raised alert levels and increased checks at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Taiwan plans to classify Nipah as a 'Category 5' notifiable disease.
- The World Health Organization emphasizes Nipah's epidemic potential and urges traveler vigilance.
