Philippine health authorities warn about Nipah virus, no travel restrictions imposed

Here are the latest developments from the Philippines, from the threat posed by the Nipah virus to high domestic travel costs and a maritime tragedy.

Illustration of a Nipah virus Credit: RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/SCIENCE PHO/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra

Key Points

• Travel is not being restricted as it was during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, health authorities have reminded the public to remain cautious against the Nipah virus.
• Malacañang has moved to address the high cost of airfares to various local destinations across the country.
• At least eight people were killed, 316 survived, and ten remain missing after a roll-on roll-off, or RoRo, vessel sank in the waters off Basilan early Monday morning.

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Mga awtoridad sa Pilipinas pinag-iingat ang publiko habang mahigpit ang pagbabantay sa Nipah virus

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