Thairath Online
22 May 2022 14:06
Government spokesman revealed that “Big Tu” asked the Ministry of Public Health to educate people about smallpox. I hope people understand, but don’t panic. as soon as the situation Scientists do not expect it to develop into a pandemic like COVID-19.
On May 22, 2022, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Recommends the Ministry of Public Health to monitor the development of monkey pox After the World Health Organization held an emergency meeting on May 20 to discuss the spread of the monkey pox virus. After the outbreak was found in more than 10 countries around the world. as well as accelerating the knowledge of the people To prevent panic, but to understand and keep up with the situation of various diseases that is happening in the world right now
The Department of Disease Control provides information that monkey pox is not a new disease. This disease is caused by a virus of the Poxviridae family in the genus. Orthopoxvirus found in many animals Especially animals from the family of monkeys and rodents such as squirrels, wild rats, etc., where human-to-human transmission is even less likely. But it can occur through close contact with the patient through respiratory secretions. blistered skin or equipment that is contaminated with infection, however, scientists also expect The monkey pox outbreak is unlikely to develop into a pandemic like COVID-19. This is because this virus is not spread as easily as SARS-COV -2.
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