There are no active cases of the deadly Nipah virus in the Philippines, and the country is ready with safeguards in place, according to the Department of Health. Albert Domingo explained how the Philippines is preparing against the virus spreading in India. "Katabi nila, merong [thermal] scanner or thermal camera—computer-aided po 'yan," Domingo continued. "Kasama dun sa e-Travel form, merong mga tanong saang bansa ka nanggaling." Domingo assured Pinoys that having a fever and cough does not automatically mean they have the Nipah virus if they have no travel history.

Source: Philippine Star February 01, 2026 03:07 UTC