One of Australia’s closest neighbours has tightened its airport screening procedures after a deadly virus was detected. Two people in India have contracted the Nipah virus - an incredibly dangerous virus with a fatality rate of up to 75 per cent. Camera Icon Two people have contracted Nipah virus in India. Camera Icon There is no known treatment for Nipah virus. NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard Credit: News Corp AustraliaThe Nipah virus is found in bats – most commonly fruit bats - and can be transferred to humans and animals.