Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) has tightened entry formalities for travelers coming from Nipah virus-affected areas, particularly West Bengal in India, with a range of updated guidelines.

To this end, the authority issued a notification on January 28 addressed to airport station managers of Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Airlines, IndiGo, and Bhutan Airlines.

Under the updated guidelines, travelers must complete the T.8 Health Declaration online and obtain a Health Beware Card before travel. The document must be presented to a Port Health Officer upon arrival in Thailand.

Port Health Officers will verify the validity of the Health Beware Card, after which passengers with valid documentation will be screene...