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Nipah virus fears trigger airport checks across Asia after India confirms two cases

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Airport health authorities monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Reuters
Airport health authorities monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Reuters
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