Indonesia says no Nipah cases after testing

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Illustration: An officer from the Semarang Class I Health Quarantine Center (BKK) monitor the body temperature of a passenger from Malaysia using a digital temperature scanner upon arrival at General Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang, Central Java, Thursday (February 5, 2026). ANTARA PHOTO/Aji Styawan/foc/rst

14 days during incubation: Ministry

Other risk factors include high cross-border mobility and geographic proximity to countries that have reported cases, such as Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

He added that the practice of hunting and consuming bats in several regions could also increase the risk of transmission.

Authorities are therefore strengthening preventive measures, including tighter monitoring at ports, airports and other entry points for international travelers.

“We know transmission occurs through close contact. While the overall risk is considered low, prevention remains critical,” Sumarjaya said.

On Jan. 30, the ministry issued a circular letter calling for heightened vigilance against the Nipah virus, including stricter supervision of international travelers, transportation and goods arriving from abroad, particularly from affected countries.

The ministry said it would continue surveillance and coordination with regional health offices to ensure early detection and rapid response if any suspected case emerges.

Indonesia says no Nipah cases after testing

Indonesia has recorded no confirmed Nipah virus infections, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday, after laboratory tests cleared all suspected cases reported ...

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