Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 29 -- WHO Representative in Viet Nam Angela Pratt

Dr. Angela Pratt made the assessment as Viet Nam remains on high alert amid a Nipah virus outbreak in India while the Lunar New Year is approaching and travel demand is increasing.

WHO is working closely with national and local health authorities in India. At this stage, the organization considers the likelihood of further international spread to be low and says there is currently no evidence of increased human-to-human transmission.

In Viet Nam, WHO is coordinating closely with the Ministry of Health to share information, closely monitor the situation, and support the strengthening of surveillance as well as infection prevention and control measures.

Dr. Angela Pr...