# Thailand Reinstates Covid-Era Measures in Response to Nipah Virus Threat

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/health/281473-thailand-reinstates-covid-era-measures-in-response-to-nipah-virus-threat
- Published: 2026-01-27T09:51:26+07:00
- Author: Fang Zhang

Thailand has reactivated disease control measures previously used during the Covid-
19 pandemic to preempt a potential Nipah virus outbreak, as announced by Prime Minister
Anutin Charnvirakul.

Despite there being no reported Nipah cases within Thailand, these heightened precautions
are deemed necessary due to the absence of a cure or vaccine for the highly lethal
virus. Screening systems have been adapted from the Covid-19 response model, with
particular emphasis on intensified screening for arrivals from countries identified
as high-risk, such as India.

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Upon arrival in Thailand, passengers from Kolkata must pass through thermal scanners
at any of the three airports to check their body temperatures and complete a health
condition form. This form will be retained for subsequent monitoring.

As of the latest reports, 332 passengers arriving on flights TG314 and GE1911 have
successfully undergone screening at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and were 
cleared for entry. The Department of Disease Control has officially confirmed that
no Nipah virus infections have been detected in humans within Thailand, emphasizing
that the country has a robust and long-standing monitoring system based on the “
One Health” concept. Earlier, the Thai Consulate General in Kolkata had issued a
health warning, advising Thai nationals, especially pilgrims travelling to Bodh 
Gaya and nearby areas in Bihar state, to exercise caution due to the Nipah virus
outbreak in West Bengal.

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The Prime Minister sought to allay public fear, stressing that Nipah virus is transmitted
through bodily fluids, not airborne, making it less likely to spread rapidly through
casual contact. He advised the public to maintain good hygiene practices, including
consuming freshly cooked food, using serving spoons, frequent hand washing, and 
avoiding handshakes. The Public Health Ministry is tasked with issuing official 
announcements and hygiene guidelines to prevent unwarranted panic.