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Deadly Nipah Virus Has Asia on High Alert: What to Know

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February 2, 2026

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New cases of the deadly nipah virus in India have countries in Asia on high alert with airports across the continent taking steps to screen passengers for any symptoms. The World Health Organization says the risk of the virus spreading is low. NBC’s Janis Mackey Frayer reports for TODAY on how the virus is contracted and what it means for people in the United States.

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