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  Airport health authorities wearing protective masks monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, amid reports of a Nipah outbreak. Airports across Asia are stepping up health surveillance as several countries respond to renewed concerns over the Nipah virus following confirmed cases in India. The virus, known for its high fatality rate and potential for human‑to‑human transmission, has prompted authorities to reintroduce precautionary screening measures to limit cross‑border spread. Health officials in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Taiwan have implemented temperature checks, health declarations, and targeted monitoring of passengers arriving from affected regions. While the number of confirmed cases remains limited, the severity of the virus has led governments to act swiftly. Nipah virus infections are rare but dangerous, with symptoms ranging from fever and headaches to severe respir...

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Frozen Pineapple Smoothies

 


Ingredients

    • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
    • 2 cups frozen cubed pineapple
    • 1 medium banana, peeled, quartered and frozen
    • Honey, optional

    Directions

    1. 1. Place the first 3 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. If desired, add honey to taste.

    Nutrition Facts

      2 cups: 227 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.

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