Nipah virus outbreak in India sparks worry in China before Lunar New Year
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A Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, has caused concern in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, a period of peak travel. The outbreak, which has infected at least five people, has raised fears due to the virus's high fatality rate and lack of treatment. Chinese social media users have expressed worry about potential lockdowns and have questioned travel between China and India, especially after recent visa rule relaxations. While Chinese health experts believe the virus is difficult to transmit and less likely to cause a major outbreak in China, the timing coincides with the 40-day "chunyun" travel rush, increasing the potential for spread. The Lunar New Year travel period runs from February 2 to March 13.
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