COVID-style health checks at various Asian airports following Nipah in India: What is 'Health Beware' Card?

Various Asian airports have introduced COVID-style health checks after the Nipah virus was reported in West Bengal. Thailand is screening passengers, especially those from West Bengal, at Phuket, Suvarnabhumi, and Don Mueang airports. Strict screenings are also in place at various parks and other natural tourist attractions of Thailand since Sunday. At Phuket International Airport, officials have increased preparedness for disease control and hygiene measures. According to reports, this is because there is a direct Indigo flight from West Bengal to Phuket. 

Taiwan has also stepped up precautionary measures for tourists. Nepal is also screening travellers from the state at Tribhuvan International Airport and major border points and crossings.  Currently, West Bengal has reported five confirmed cases of Nipah, and around 100 people are quarantined. One person is also in critical condition. All patients are connected to a hospital in Barasat, West Bengal. 

Airports checks newly introduced
1) Temperature checks
2) Health declaration forms on arrival
3) Preliminary health checks before boarding
4) Secondary evaluation or quarantine for those with fever-related symptoms

What is 'Health Beware Card'
Thailand's health ministry has also introduced an initiative called the 'Health Beware Card' for airline passengers. It advises flyers to seek immediate medical assistance if they have the following symptoms:
1) Cough
2) Fever
3) Headache
4) Muscle pain
5) Sore throat
6) Shortness of breath
7) Confusion
8) Seizures

The advice is especially important for those who had contact with any infected people, bats, or sick animals within 21 days before reaching Thailand. Travellers are also encouraged to discuss their travel history, possible exposure and dates, when symptoms, if any, began. The Department of Disease Control should be contacted via the 1422 hotline if anyone is unwell.

Health desks in place
Nepal has reportedly set up health desks at hospitals, border points, and airports to screen for Nipah virus symptoms. Surveillance is especially increased at the border points in Koshi Province.  Taiwan has also issued a level 2, 'yellow' travel alert for Kerala flyers, as Nipah is regularly reported in the state each year. 
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