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  • Thailand - Covid-19 cases - 3,425 cases, 58 deaths

    Four travellers hospitalised in Thailand after visiting Wuhan

    https://www.thephuketnews.com/four-t...uhan-74280.php
    Last edited by kiwibird; March 16, 2020, 05:01 AM.

  • #2
    Coronavirus-infected Chinese tourist being treated in Thailand

    A Chinese tourist was found to be infected with the new strain of coronavirus when she arrived in Thailand, is being treated in hospital and is expected to be discharged in a few days, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

    Mr Anutin said the 61-year-old woman was recovering at Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Nonthaburi province.

    She now had no fever or any respiratory symptoms. If doctors gave her a clearance she would be allowed to go home in a few days, said Mr Anutin.




    Sixteen other people who were close to the woman on the same flight were examined, and the results were negative, he said.


    A Chinese tourist was found to be infected with the new strain of coronavirus when she arrived in Thailand, is being treated in hospital and is expected to be discharged in a few days, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

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    • #3
      Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ke-virus-found

      New SARS-Like Virus Found in Traveler From China, Thailand Says
      By Jason Gale
      and Randy Thanthong-Knight
      January 12, 2020, 11:52 PM EST Updated on January 13, 2020, 4:13 AM EST

      Patient admitted to hospital in Bangkok has since recovered
      China identified 41 cases, down from 59 previously counted

      A traveler from China who arrived in Bangkok was infected with the newly identified virus believed to have triggered a pneumonia outbreak in central China, Thai officials said.

      The patient, who was hospitalized on Jan. 8 at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute, tested positive for the novel coronavirus linked to the outbreak in Wuhan, in Hubei province, the Thai Ministry of Public Health said in a statement Monday. The patient has since recovered and is well enough to be repatriated.

      It’s the first reported case of someone outside China being infected with the novel virus, which has captured international attention because of similarities with the one that sparked Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, 17 years ago. Unlike SARS, which killed almost 800 people, the new virus doesn’t appear to spread easily between people.

      “I’d like to ask the public not to be alarmed,” Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s deputy premier and health minister, said in the statement. “The detection of the patient shows that we have an efficient system of surveillance. We’re confident that we can control the situation.”...

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      • #4
        Source: https://www.miragenews.com/who-state...s-in-thailand/

        January 13, 2020 10:56 pm AEDT
        WHO statement on novel coronavirus in Thailand

        The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with officials in Thailand and China following reports of confirmation of the novel coronavirus in a person in Thailand.

        The person was a traveler from Wuhan, China, and was identified by Thai officials on 8 January, and hospitalized that day. The person is recovering from the illness according to Thai officials.

        The possibility of cases being identified in other countries was not unexpected, and reinforces why WHO calls for on-going active monitoring and preparedness in other countries. WHO has issued guidance on how to detect and treat persons ill with the new virus...

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        • #5
          Government report:

          The Ministry of Health has emphasized that there is currently no outbreak. Surveillance measures Prevention and control of Thai disease. Found early, early treatment


          Ministry of Public Health Reiterated that there is currently no outbreak of a new strain of the corona virus. Thailand has the potential for both surveillance measures. Prevent disease control Screening and screening patients quicker Get early treatment Revealed that a patient confirmed the infection of a new species of coronary virus traveling from Wuhan, the first one detected outside China. At this time, no fever. And ready to return to the country

          Today (13 January 2020) at the Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province, Mr. Anutin Charnwirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Along with Dr. Satit Patu-Techa, Deputy Minister of Public Health Dr. Sukhum Kanchanaphimai, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health Dr. Suwanchai (MD) Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Doctor Opas Karwarin Pong Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences And Dr. Daniel Kurtace, Representative of the World Health Organization in Thailand Press release on surveillance measures Prevention and control of a new strain of corona virus.

          Mr Anutin said that Thailand has implemented surveillance measures for screening patients traveling from Wuhan city since January 3, 2016. 2020 at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Don Mueang, Phuket and Chiang Mai, as well as surveillance at public and private hospitals. All 12 criteria have been met, with most being infected with seasonal influenza. 8 patients were treated with a high fever, detected by a thermo-scan at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Admitted to the negative pressure disease separation room Bamrasnaradura Institute on January 8, 2020. The results of laboratory tests on January 12, 2020 found a new strain of the corona virus. Which is the first in Thailand and the first detected outside of China Currently healed And ready to return to the country At this time, no new strains of the corona virus infection have been found in Thailand. And there is a surveillance for all medical personnel who provide care Found that no one was infected with this

          "The Prime Minister has already learned You have given the policy of asking people to provide true information. The government is ready to support information and encourage public health care providers to look after this situation. Asking the public to not panic Finding patients is an effective means of our surveillance system. Confident that we can control the situation very well, "said Anutin

          Mr Anutin added that The Ministry of Public Health has the potential and readiness in public health. There is an international standard for diagnosis and medical care. There is close coordination with the World Health Organization. International agency for infectious diseases All related agencies such as the Ministry of Transport Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Tourism and Sports National Police Agency And departments within the airport Join hands to build trust among citizens and tourists Raise surveillance measures and prevent the spread of disease By screening plane passengers on the direct route from Wuhan city to all 4 international airports, surveillance in both public and private hospitals. Including communities in tourist areas People can continue to travel as usual. If traveling back from the outbreak area of ​​Wuhan within 14 days and have fever, sore throat, mucus, cough, sputum or wheezing Ask to see a doctor immediately Or notify the Ministry of Public Health Department of Disease Control Hotline

          ********************************* 13 January 2020


          เว็บไซต์สำนักสารนิเทศ สำนักงานปลัดกระทรวงสาธารณสุข กระทรวงสาธารณสุข

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          • #6
            From: WorldHealthOrganizationNews@who.int
            To: undisclosed-recipients:;
            Subject: WHO statement on novel coronavirus in Thailand
            Date: Jan 13, 2020 6:59 AM
            WHO statement on novel coronavirus in Thailand

            13 January 2020 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with officials in Thailand and China following reports of confirmation of the novel coronavirus in a person in Thailand.

            The person was a traveler from Wuhan, China, and was identified by Thai officials on 8 January, and hospitalized that day. The person is recovering from the illness according to Thai officials.

            The possibility of cases being identified in other countries was not unexpected, and reinforces why WHO calls for on-going active monitoring and preparedness in other countries. WHO has issued guidance on how to detect and treat persons ill with the new virus.

            The genetic sequencing shared by China enables more countries to rapidly diagnose patients.

            WHO reiterates that it is essential that investigations continue in China to identify the source of this outbreak and any animal reservoirs or intermediate hosts.

            Given developments, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will consult with Emergency Committee members and could call for a meeting of the committee on short notice.

            Related links:

            Coronavirus:


            Disease Outbreak News:



            Media Contacts

            Tarik Jasarevic
            Telephone: +41227915099
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            Email: jasarevict@who.int

            Fadela Chaib
            Telephone: +41 22 791 3228
            Mobile: +41 79 475 5556
            Email: chaibf@who.int


            WHO is working with officials in Thailand and China following reports of confirmation of the novel coronavirus in a person in Thailand.

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            • #7
              Here is a media write-up of the Thailand case with more details on the patient. Unconfirmed as of yet if she has a connection to the Wuhan Seafood Market.

              Woman, 61, in hospital since last Wednesday and now recovering. World Health Organisation says it is working with Chinese and Thai officials on case.

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              • #8
                Meanwhile in Thailand -



                'Diary' encourages patients with coronary infections. Revealing more Chinese patients...


                'Diary' encourage Patients with a new strain of corona. Explanation of the cause of not leaving home because still detecting the genetic material While S. Bamras Accepting 3 additional Chinese patients. Preliminary examination has not been found



                On 14 January at Bamrasnaradura Institute, Mr. Anutin Charnverakul, Deputy Prime Minister and The Minister of Public Health visited and inspected Chinese patients infected with the new strain of corona virus. Incoming treatment At the Bharat Institute since January 8, ago At the same time, there was also talk and encouragement with relatives of this Chinese patient. Including encouraging patients and asking to be patient.


                The relatives thanked the Thai government for providing good care and providing accommodation before they were admitted to the Bamras Institute. There is still concern because patients have chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure and carry drugs.


                Mr Anutin said that from the visit, this Chinese patient has been reported to have no fever.
                Little food and little stress because having to live in a separation room alone, not going anywhere

                Inquire about this patient, did not go to the market that the Chinese authorities ordered to close
                But going to other markets


                'อนุทิน'รุดให้กำลังใจ ผู้ป่วยติดเชื้อโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่ แจงเหตุยังไม่ปล่อยกลับบ้านเพราะยังตรวจพบสารพันธุกรรมเชื้อ ขณะที่ส.บำราศฯ รับผู้ป่วยจีน เพิ่ม 3 ราย ตรวจเบื้องต้นยังไม่พบเชื้อฯ



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                • #9
                  Thailand - 3 people screened for 2019-nCov have seasonal flu.

                  "Jutima" visits Chinese patients infected with a new strain of the corona virus.

                  15:14 | 14 January 2020 | 39
                  Anutin Charnwirakul, Minister of Education, visited and encouraged Chinese tourists who were sent to be treated for a new strain of the corona virus. The other 3 people had normal flu. Thailand has a disease surveillance system. Asking citizens not to be alarmed

                  Today (14 Jan 2020) at Bamrasnaradura Institute Ministry of Public Health Reporters report that Mr. Anutin Charnwirakul, Deputy Prime Minister And the Minister of Public Health together with Dr. Sukhum Kanchanapimai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health and Dr. Suwannachai Watanayingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Visited and encouraged the patients who traveled from Wuhan city and experienced fever. Was sent to treat a new strain of the corona virus. At the negative pressure disease separation room Bamrasnaradura Institute Complete with giving baskets to patients' relatives

                  Mr Anutin said that today, the patients have recovered to normal, no fever, sleep, waiting for the results of laboratory tests according to medical procedures. Due to wait for confirmation results from the Department of Medical Sciences and from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Which is a collaboration When the result is negative and the virus is discharged from the respiratory tract Considered that the patient is cured Can travel back to the country. The other 3 people have normal flu. There are no pathogens to monitor. Due to come from Wuhan and have a fever Therefore need to separate to see the symptoms Once he is healed, he wishes to continue traveling, he can continue.

                  อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล รมว.สธ. เข้าเยี่ยมและให้กำลังใจนักท่องเที่ยวจีนที่ถูกส่งตัวเข้ารับการรักษาการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่ ส่วนอีก 3 คนเป็นไข้หวัดธรรมดา ย้ำไทยมีระบบเฝ้าระวังโรค ขอประชาชนอย่าตื่นตระหนก

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                  • #10
                    Source: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...i-case-did-not

                    Wuhan pneumonia: Chinese tourist in Thai case did not visit outbreak-linked market, while scientists say virus not likely to prove as deadly as Sars

                    Woman, 61, could have caught the virus in Wuhan at other markets, as her infection has no relation to Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market
                    Chinese researchers released the genome sequence of the coronavirus over the weekend and one researcher said it was ‘not particularly close to Sars’
                    SCMP
                    Elizabeth Cheung , Jitsiree Thongnoi , Stephen Chen in Beijing, Zhuang Pinghui in Beijing
                    Published: 5:07pm, 14 Jan, 2020

                    The new virus behind recent pneumonia cases in Wuhan is unlikely to cause a widespread, deadly epidemic like Sars, scientists say, as revelations that a Chinese tourist in Thailand had not visited the market linked to the outbreak raised fears of a potential spread of the disease.

                    The woman, 61, who was confirmed by Thai authorities to have the new virus, had not visited the now-closed mainland seafood market associated with the outbreak, the Post learned on Tuesday.

                    The discovery raised fears that the woman, the first confirmed case outside China, could have caught the virus in Wuhan at other markets, which she was understood to have visited.

                    That came as Reuters quoted the World Health Organisation as saying there had been “limited” human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus, but WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told the Post in an email reply that “there has been no evidence” of such an occurrence.

                    Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said an expert meeting would be held on Wednesday to discuss the latest development of the disease, upon the return of a team of local health officials who visited Wuhan to gain first-hand knowledge...

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                    • #11
                      Reporting no change... http://wjw.wuhan.gov.cn/front/web/sh.../2020011409039

                      Google translaton:
                      Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee's report on pneumonia of new coronavirus infection
                      Published by: Wuhan Municipal Commission of Health and Health | Release time: 2020-01-14 22:05:36 |

                      From 04:00 to 14:00 on January 13, 2020, there were no new cases of pneumonia caused by new coronavirus infection, no discharged cases cured, and no new deaths reported.

                      As of now, our city has reported 41 cases of pneumonitis infected with a new type of coronavirus, 7 cases have been cured and discharged, 6 cases are being treated in severe cases, and 1 case has died. A total of 763 close contacts have been tracked, 187 medical observations have been lifted, and 576 medical observations are still underway. No related cases were found among the close contacts.

                      In addition, Thailand reported a case of pneumonia with a new coronavirus infection from Wuhan. The case is currently undergoing isolation and hospitalization in Thailand, and close contacts of her returnees are conducting tracking and medical observations.



                      January 14, 2020

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                      • #12



                        Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission notified about pneumonia of new coronavirus infection
                        China News Network | 2020-01-14 22:45:42

                        China News Service, Wuhan, January 14th: The Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee briefed on the latest situation of pneumonitis associated with new coronavirus infections on the evening of the 14th: At 04:00 on January 13, 2020, there was no new pneumonia infected by new coronavirus in the city No cases were cured and discharged, and no new deaths were reported.

                        According to the report, as of now, Wuhan has reported a total of 41 cases of pneumonitis with new coronavirus infection, 7 cases have been cured and discharged, 6 cases are being treated in severe cases, and 1 case has died. The remaining patients are in stable condition. Isolation treatment. A total of 763 close contacts have been tracked, 187 medical observations have been lifted, and 576 medical observations are still underway. Among the close contacts, no related cases were found.

                        The World Health Organization issued a statement on the 13th stating that it has received a report confirming the diagnosis of a new coronavirus in a Chinese traveler in Thailand. In response, the Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee said in a notification issued on the 14th that the case is currently being isolated and hospitalized in Thailand, and close contacts who are returning are conducting follow-up and medical observations. (Finish)


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                        • #13
                          Source: http://wjw.wuhan.gov.cn/front/web/sh.../2020011509040
                          Questions and answers on pneumonia outbreaks of new coronary infections
                          (January 14, 2020)
                          Published by: Wuhan Municipal Health Committee | Published: 2020-01-15 00:10:06 | Hits: 227 | Font size: Large Middle Small

                          1. Recently, a tourist from Wuhan was diagnosed with pneumonia in a new type of coronary case infection in Thailand. Please provide relevant information.

                          On January 13, 2020, Thailand reported a case of pneumonia with a new coronavirus infection from Wuhan. The city attaches great importance to timely investigation. The patient is a citizen of our city and is now receiving treatment in Thailand with a stable condition. At the same time, the health department conducted medical observations on all close contacts of the patient found, and there is no abnormal performance at present.

                          2. At present, in order to detect pneumonia cases of new coronavirus infection as early as possible, what measures have been taken in our city?

                          After the outbreak, our city quickly carried out screening of relevant cases in all medical institutions in the city. As of January 10, 2020, the expert group synthesized the clinical manifestations, epidemiological history, and laboratory test results of patients to determine the new coronavirus. 41 cases of infected pneumonia. At present, the city has further strengthened case monitoring and search work. On the one hand, it continues to do a good job of monitoring for pneumonia of unknown cause; on the other hand, it conducts case searches in various medical institutions at all levels in our city in order to detect cases early.

                          3. As of now, has there been any case of human-to-human transmission?

                          Existing survey results show that clear human-to-human evidence has not been found, and the possibility of limited human-to-human transmission cannot be ruled out, but the risk of continued human-to-human transmission is low. Further research is currently underway combining clinical and epidemiological data.

                          4. Has a family clustering case been found?

                          Among the 41 cases currently diagnosed, one was found to be clustered in the family. The husband and wife developed the disease first, and the husband first developed the disease. He was an employee of the South China Seafood Wholesale Market. His wife denied a history of South China Seafood Wholesale Market exposure.

                          5. What are close contacts? Why medical observation of close contacts for 14 days? If close contacts develop symptoms during the observation period, how can they be diagnosed and diagnosed?

                          At present, the close contacts defined in this epidemic are those who live with patients, work and study in the same room, and live in the same room. Medical staff and caregivers who have not taken effective protective measures during the diagnosis and treatment of cases have not taken effective protective measures. Laboratory testing personnel, other patients or accompanying staff in the ward, other contact situations determined by disease control professionals in the same transportation with the patient and close contact with the person.

                          With reference to the incubation period of diseases caused by other coronaviruses, information about this new coronavirus case, and current prevention and control practices, the medical observation period for close contacts is set to 14 days, and home medical observations are made for close contacts. During the observation period, once the close contacts are found to have abnormal clinical manifestations such as fever and cough, the close contacts will be sent to the designated medical institution for investigation, diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.

                          6. What are the characteristics of the epidemic that have been found so far? What is the development trend of the epidemic?

                          Of the 41 cases diagnosed, most were male, and the number of middle-aged and elderly people was higher. In the early stage of the case, fever and cough are the main symptoms, which can be manifested as persistent mild disease in the early stage. Older patients with underlying disease are more likely to progress to severe disease.

                          Preliminary results of existing etiology studies and epidemiological investigations show that most of the cases are related to the South China Seafood Wholesale Market exposure, a few cases deny a history of South China Seafood Wholesale Market exposure, and some cases have been exposed to similar cases. No community transmission has been identified.

                          7. After closing the South China Seafood Wholesale Market, are there any findings in the market? What measures have other markets taken?

                          After the South China Seafood Wholesale Market was closed, the city strengthened its disposal of market environmental hygiene, carried out disinfection and sanitary disposal of the market, and carried out garbage cleaning and disinfection. In order to strengthen the traceability work, environmental specimens are collected and tested in the market. At present, the test results found that some samples were positive for new coronavirus. At the same time, preliminary investigations have been conducted in other markets, and no clues related to the source of the infection have been found.

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                          • #14
                            Novel Coronavirus – Thailand (ex-China)

                            Disease outbreak news
                            14 January 2020

                            On 13 January 2020, the Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported the first imported case of lab-confirmed novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

                            The case is a 61-year-old Chinese woman living in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. On 5 January 2020, she developed fever with chills, sore throat and headache. On 8 January 2020, she took a direct flight to Thailand from Wuhan City together with five family members in a tour group of 16 people. The traveler with febrile illness was detected on the same day by thermal surveillance at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand, and was hospitalized the same day. After temperature check and initial assessment, she was transferred to the hospital for further investigations and treatment.

                            The patient’s full exposure history is under investigation. She reported a history of visiting a local fresh market in Wuhan on regular basis prior to the onset of illness on 5 January 2020; however, she did not report visiting the Huanan South China Seafood Market from where most of the cases were detected. Samples tested positive for coronaviruses by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) on 12 January 2020. The genomic sequencing analysis performed by Emerging Infectious Diseases Health Science Center, the Thai Red Cross Society (EID-TRC) and the Thai National Institute of Health (Thai NIH), Department of Medical Sciences confirmed that the patient was infected with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which was isolated in Wuhan, China (for more information, please see the Disease Outbreak News published on 12 January 2020).

                            As of this writing, the patient is in a stable condition and in hospital. Public health response

                            The Ministry of Public Health Thailand implemented measures for screening travelers from Wuhan city on 3 January 2020 at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang, Phuket and Chiang Mai airports, and activated enhanced surveillance at public and private hospitals. Since the identification of the case on 5 January 2019, Thai health authorities have taken the following measures:
                            • Eight febrile travelers were detected by a thermo-scan at Suvarnabhumi Airport. They have been isolated and tested, and none of them have been confirmed with 2019-nCov infection.
                            • A total of 182 contacts were identified and are being monitored. The contacts were fellow passengers as well as members of the same tour group. Only one contact developed respiratory symptoms and the PCR test of throat swab yields positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
                            • Risk communication guidance has been shared with the public and a hotline has been established by the Department of Disease Control for people returning from the affected area in China with related symptoms.

                            The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand has international-standard diagnosis and medical care, and is closely coordinating with WHO and related departments for the potential response measures. WHO risk assessment

                            This is the first exported case of novel coronavirus from Wuhan city, China. Since the initial report of cases in Wuhan city on 31 December 2019, 41 cases have a preliminary diagnosis of 2019-nCoV infection, including 1 death in a person with severe underlying medical conditions (for more information, please see the Disease Outbreak News published on 12 January 2020).

                            As the traveler did not report having visited the market linked to most of the other cases, it is vital that investigations continue to identify the source of infection. To date, China has not reported any cases of infection among healthcare workers or contacts of the cases. Based on the available information there is no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission. No additional cases have been detected since 3 January 2020 in China.

                            Additional investigation is needed to ascertain the presence of human-to-human transmission, modes of transmission, common source of exposure and the presence of asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic cases that are undetected. It is critical to review all available information to fully understand the potential transmissibility among humans. WHO advice

                            Health authorities should work with travel, transport and tourism sectors to provide travelers with information to reduce the general risk of acute respiratory infections via travel health clinics, travel agencies, conveyance operators and at points of entry.

                            WHO has provided interim guidance for novel coronaviruses .

                            WHO advises against the application of any travel or trade restrictions on Thailand based on the information currently available on this event.

                            For more information on novel coronavirus, please see:
                            CSI:WORLD http://swineflumagazine.blogspot.com/

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                            • #15
                              CHP closely monitors confirmed case of infection of novel coronavirus in Thailand
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                              The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said today (January 14) that the CHP has been closely monitoring a new confirmed case of infection of novel coronavirus in Thailand reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). The public is again urged to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

                              According to information from the health authority of Thailand, the case involved a patient from Wuhan, Hubei Province, in Mainland China, who arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 8 and was detected to be having high fever. The patient was subsequently taken to a local medical institute for isolation and management. Laboratory tests there returned a positive result for the novel coronavirus on January 12. The patient has recovered and there have not been additional cases.

                              The WHO said it is working with officials in the Mainland and Thailand following the report. It pointed out that the possibility of cases being identified in other countries was not unexpected and has also issued guidance on how to detect and treat patients infected with the novel coronavirus.

                              A spokesman for the CHP said, "The CHP will continue to maintain its liaison with the WHO, the health authority of Thailand and the National Health Commission, and closely monitor the situation for risk assessment. Port health measures will be adjusted as and when appropriate."

                              In response to the pneumonia cases infected with the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, the Port Health Division (PHD) of the CHP has earlier strengthened port health measures and enhanced temperature screening of travellers with increased frequency of random checking at all boundary control points. An additional thermal imaging system dedicated for temperature screening of travellers from flights arriving in Hong Kong from Wuhan has been put in place at Hong Kong International Airport.

                              Moreover, additional temperature checks using handheld infrared thermometers for all inbound travellers during the periods when the two daily high-speed trains with stops at Wuhan arrive in Hong Kong are conducted to ensure that the body temperatures of all passengers from these two trains are checked. Travellers with fever and acute respiratory symptoms who had visited Wuhan within 14 days prior to the onset of illness will be immediately referred to public hospitals for isolation, treatment and follow-up.

                              The PHD has advised the MTR Corporation Limited, the Airport Authority Hong Kong and relevant airlines to strengthen the cleaning and disinfection work for the high-speed trains and aircraft arriving in Hong Kong from Wuhan. Cleaning and disinfection work for West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link and airport terminal buildings have also been stepped up. Furthermore, the PHD has enhanced the dissemination of health messages through broadcast to travellers in, for example, flight cabins and West Kowloon Station, distribution of leaflets, displaying posters and promulgating travel health news via website. The PHD will continue to maintain close liaison with stakeholders of all boundary control points to update them in a timely manner about the latest situation and relevant measures.

                              The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health said today (January 14) that the CHP has been closely monitoring a new confirmed case of infection of novel coronavirus...

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