The Nipah virus was spotted in India where it infected two people. No cases of the potentially lethal virus have been detected in the United States.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals such as fruit bats to humans or through contaminated food. It was first identified in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has not updated specific travel advice for India since the Nipah virus outbreak.

No cases of the virus were reported outside India, but several Asian countries introduced or reinforced screening measures at airports as a precaution.

Following the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, airports in Asia are screening travelers from the “affected areas.”

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has shared key guidance on the Nipah virus following a deadly outbreak with two confirmed cases in West Bengal.

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The outbreak, they said, highlights the importance of efforts “to detect and defend against emerging infectious threats.”

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Someone can be infected by eating fruit or other food that is contaminated by the animals that carry the virus. The symptoms of Nipah are high fevers, convulsions and vomiting, the AP reported. There is also cough, headache, muscle pain and difficulty breathing. There could also be brain swelling, the Post reported.

As of Tuesday afternoon, five people had been transported from the facility for treatment of their symptoms, officials said.