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First Thai woman infected with coronavirus


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  • Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020

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BANGKOK (Bernama): Thailand has detected four cases of Wuhan coronavirus including one Thai woman, health authorities said on Wednesday (Jan 22).

The 73-year-old Thai woman, who had travelled to Wuhan, had developed a fever after returning to Thailand. She is the first patient in the country diagnosed with the coronavirus.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, said all four patients (three Chinese and one Thai) travelled to Wuhan and came down with fever and respiratory symptoms.

"The local Thai patient has received treatment at a hospital at Nakhon Pathom, about 60km from Bangkok. Her condition is improving,” he told reporters here on Wednesday.

On Jan 12, Thailand reported its first confirmed coronavirus where a 61-year-old woman from the Chinese city of Wuhan was detected with febrile illness by thermal surveillance at Suvarnabhumi Airport upon her arrival.

Anutin said two Chinese patients have been discharged from hospital and returned home while a third patient would fly home once lab test results confirm he is infection-free.

"There have not been any cases of human-to-human transmission in Thailand,” he said.

At present, nine people have died from coronavirus in China with 440 confirmed cases reported.

Thailand has stepped up on monitoring and surveillance at its airports with direct flights from Wuhan following the Lunar New Year holidays this week where thousands of Chinese tourists are expected to travel to Thailand.

From January 3 to 20, 18,383 passengers and aircrew members from 116 flights were screened for respiratory symptoms and febrile illness.

World Health Organisation (WHO) said the Department of Disease Control of Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has scaled up the Emergency Operations Centre to Level 2 to closely monitor the ongoing situation both at the national and international levels.

"Risk communication guidance has been shared with the public and a hotline has been established by the Department of Disease Control of Thailand for people returning from the affected area in China with related symptoms,” said WHO in its Novel Coronavirus daily report.- Bernama

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/01/22/first-thai-woman-infected-with-coronavirus

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Ministry of Public Health raises surveillance levels for new species of coronary viruses during the Chinese New Year festival.


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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health teleconferencing for all medical facilities Comply with the highest standards Raise surveillance levels Prevention and control of new strains of coronary virus during the Chinese New Year, coordinating the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ministry of Tourism Notify tour companies for surveillance Take care of tourists who come to Thailand

Today (22 January 2020) at the Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province, Mr. Anutin Charnwirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Together with Dr. Sukhum Kanjanaphimai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, have a remote conference on the case of "New species of coronary pneumonia 2019" with provincial public health doctors and hospital directors nationwide

Mr Anutin gave an interview that During the Lunar New Year, all hospitals will upgrade surveillance measures. Prevent disease control According to the highest standards used for emerging infectious diseases Ready to upgrade the emergency operation center to respond to the situation to level 3, as well as add quick and efficient screening systems in all 5 airports, monitor patients at both public and private hospitals, have a system for screening diseases and patients quickly Organize a team of doctors, nurses and personnel who are trained in diagnosing diseases. Laboratory results are known in 24 hours. Provide treatment guidelines according to international standards. Ready to coordinate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs And the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Notify tour companies, watch out for tourists Both traveling in Thailand and Thai people traveling abroad

For Thailand situation From 3 - 21 January 2020, screening 123 flights from Wuhan City. A total of 19,480 passengers and crew, with 2 Chinese tourists confirmed. The doctor provided treatment and returned the country. This week, another 2 patients were found. The first was a Thai woman with a history of traveling to Wuhan. Get treatment at Nakhon Pathom Hospital At this time, symptoms have improved. The second person is a Chinese tourist who is a man. Was screened for high fever at Suvarnabhumi Airport on January 19, currently undergoing treatment at the Bamrasnaradura Institute. Results of the detection of a new strain of the corona virus

"May the people believe that the medical and public health systems in Thailand are modern Ready to handle the situation Even being a new infection Currently, Thailand has not reported human-to-human transmission. We have surveillance Sort out immigration There is a system for tracking all touches, drivers, doctors, nurses, wheelchairs for the 2 new patients that are found. If the lab results do not match the infection in both places, it can be returned home, "Mr Anutin said.

Mr Anutin added that Thailand has implemented all measures in accordance with the World Health Organization standards. And was praised for its efficient, transparent management, as well as being regarded as a model for providing information Disclose information so people can know and understand the situation. Protect yourself Don't panic Which is in accordance with the Prime Minister's orders This evening, there will be an teleconferencing meeting to exchange information and tighten disease response measures. With the World Health Organization and relevant ministers of health

Dr. Sukhum Kanchanaphimai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that the Ministry of Public Health Have monitored patients at both public and private hospitals in accordance with measures prescribed by the Department of Disease Control, such as disease investigation, screening and collection of specimens in the laboratory For areas with airports and tourist provinces To coordinate relevant departments Add a quick screening system at all 5 airports and closely monitor tourists Organize a system for quick screening of diseases and patients. Providing information reporting system 24 hours a day and immediately when seeing patients By coordinating with EOC at all levels, ask the central consultant to provide information in the same direction.

For citizens, be careful of infections while traveling abroad, take care of your health, avoid going to markets that sell carcasses or live animals. Avoid places with a lot of people. Do not get in close contact with patients with coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions, wear masks, wash hands often, eat hot cooked food People who have fever and cough, sneezing, runny nose, racers and have a history of traveling to Wuhan. To hurry to the hospital As well as informing the medical history of traveling to a foreign country For further examination and treatment Inquire about the Hotline, Department of Disease Control 1422

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