PETALING JAYA: The health ministry has advised travellers returning to Malaysia from countries categorised as high-risk Nipah virus zones to self-monitor for 14 days.
Health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said they should look out for initial symptoms, which include fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat.She said the ministry is on the alert for Nipah virus outbreaks overseas and is prepared to work with the related agencies should there be any cases here. Bernama reported that her statement was issued to update Malaysia’s status in view of prevalent social media reports about a current Nipah virus outbreak in South India.
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