“The administration said that the Nipah virus is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected animals, patients, or contaminated objects.”

“The virus has weak environmental survivability, so the general public has a relatively low risk of infection through contact.”

“People traveling to countries with Nipah virus outbreaks should enhance disease prevention awareness, maintain good personal hygiene, pay attention to food safety, avoid contact with bats, livestock, and other animals, avoid contact with patients or secretions and excretions from infected animals, avoid eating fruits, vegetables, and products of unknown origin, and must not eat raw or drink untreated fresh foods and beverages, according to the administration.”

“After this outbreak of Nipah virus disease in India, China's disease control authorities promptly took action, closely monitored overseas epidemic developments, and conducted timely risk assessments.”

“The authorities further carried out training for medical and disease control professionals, strengthened surveillance and testing, and particularly enhanced response and handling capabilities in border areas to guard against potential risks, according to the administration.”

“However, the WHO official said the source of infection is not yet fully understood.”

“Chinese experts told the Global Times that the Nipah virus has a strong capacity for recurrent outbreaks and a high fatality rate.”