The general public has been advised not to panic regarding the Nipah virus outbreak currently spreading in India. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni emphasized that Sri Lanka faces no immediate threat. The Nipah virus, which can be transmitted from animals such as bats and swine, has been reported in several Asian countries, prompting heightened airport screening in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. The Deputy Health Minister further clarified that any individual with symptoms severe enough to travel would be unlikely to board a plane, significantly reducing the risk of Nipah virus entering the country. Since the chances of transmission from infected travelers are very low, no additional screening is currently necessary, the Deputy Health Minister informed Ada Derana.