CDA eases Nipah virus public health measures while maintaining vigilance

1. From 23 February 2026, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) will progressively ease some of the public health measures introduced in January 2026 in response to the Nipah virus infection (NiV) outbreak in West Bengal, India. Even as we return to baseline surveillance levels, CDA will remain vigilant against NiV.

2. To date, no cases of NiV infection have been reported in Singapore in connection with the outbreak in West Bengal or the case in Bangladesh. The NiV situation in West Bengal has stabilised, with no new cases reported. No human to human NiV transmission has been detected in Bangladesh.

3. In light of these developments, from 23 February 2026, CDA will cease temperature screening at the airport and seaports for flights and ships arriving from affected areas in India, and stop disseminating NiV health advisories for travellers at Singapore’s points of entry.

4. To maintain surveillance levels, NiV will continue to be covered by the SG Arrival health declarations and Maritime Declaration of Health. CDA will remind doctors to continue to be vigilant for NiV infections in patients with compatible symptoms and recent travel history to affected areas. Medical practitioners and laboratories are required to notify CDA immediately of all confirmed and suspect cases of NiV.

5. The Ministry of Manpower will maintain the current surveillance measures at the onboard centre for newly arrived migrant workers. Workers are consistently reminded to adopt precautionary measures against NiV, practise good hygiene, and to seek care when unwell.

6. CDA will closely monitor the global NiV situation and stands ready to adjust public health measures should new information indicate an increased public health risk to Singapore.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AGENCY

20 FEBRUARY 2026