Singapore will begin temperature screening for travellers arriving on flights from areas affected by the Nipah virus, as authorities step up precautionary measures following a reported outbreak in West Bengal, India. Singapore is closely monitoring developments in West Bengal, where the latest outbreak marks India's seventh Nipah virus episode since 2001. The Nipah virus is mainly transmitted through exposure to bats or through consumption of food products, such as date palm sap or fruits, contaminated by bats. In addition to temperature screening at points of entry, medical practitioners and laboratories in Singapore will be required to immediately notify CDA of all suspected and confirmed Nipah virus cases. The Nipah virus has an estimated fatality rate of between 40% and 75% and can cause severe illness, including respiratory distress and brain inflammation.