Thai Rath Edition
26 May 2022 04:53
The consensus is that monkey pox is a contagious disease that is not yet classified as a dangerous disease. because the epidemic outside the country has not yet entered Thailand but for the sake of negligence Department of Disease Control has ordered disease screening for tourists entering the country. Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Concerned about children in Grade 3 sent for smallpox tests on monkeys after being bitten by a Khao Wang monkey. Suggest people in Phetchaburi not to panic, not easy to get stuck. Prepare to send officials to push monkeys back up the mountain. As for the situation of Covid-19 tendency to reduce in line with easing measures
On May 25, at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Chakrarat Pittayawong Anon Director of the Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, announced on the situation of COVID-19 in Thailand that the number of infected people has dropped to 4-5 thousand per day. The number of treatments from 200,000 is now less than 50 thousand. income and continued to decline in line with easing measures if infection More severe illnesses and deaths will lower the alarm level to 2 in order to relax and lead a more normal life. But the deaths on May 25 are still in the 608 group, with 100% proportion, more than half aged 70 and over. Most of them are not vaccinated according to the criteria and are glad that everyone is still wearing masks. During this time, most of the epidemic was found in groups in schools. especially boarding schools, but not much Therefore, it emphasizes that students wear masks when studying and while in close proximity to each other.
As for the smallpox situation, Dr. Chakrarat said that on May 24, the academic committee accordingly The Communicable Diseases Act 2015 approved to classify monkey pox as a communicable disease that must be monitored. It is not classified as a dangerous communicable disease. Because it is an epidemic outside the Kingdom and some countries have an outbreak. It is a close contact with a specific group of patients, not a widespread epidemic. Thailand has screened travelers from high-risk countries since May 24, but no suspected cases have yet been found. High-risk countries in Europe and America Both tourists and Thai people who travel to Thailand an average of ten thousand per day. There have been no reports of suspected cases and there have been no cases of this disease in Thailand. As of May 25, the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox rose to 309 in 22 countries, while epidemiological data on monkeypox. As of May 23, the global patient data report shows that 123 patients are male, 122 are male and one female, mostly between the ages of 20 and 59.
On the side of Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that the International Communicable Disease Control and Quarantine Checkpoints Department of Disease Control began screening for smallpox from people entering the country. at Suvarnabhumi Airport By keeping an eye out for people arriving from high-risk countries such as Central African countries such as Nigeria, Congo, and European countries where the epidemic is already in the country. When at the airport in the country of origin, symptoms may not be present. But when arriving in Thailand, there may be symptoms. To prevent monkey pox, follow the following practices: 1. In the case of returning from a country that is an infected area Must be screened and monitored for symptoms until 21 days. If you have symptoms of illness, seek immediate medical attention. 2. Do not bring wild animals to raise or import animals from abroad without screening. Isolate to prevent the patient from spreading the infection. 3. Avoid direct contact with blood, secretions or pustules of infected animals or wild animals. 4. Avoid eating undercooked meat. 5. Wash your hands often with soap and water. or alcohol gel in contact with animals or an infected person If in doubt, call the hotline 1422.
While Mr. Ratchada Suriyakul Na Ayudhya, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, revealed that the department has closely monitored the situation of smallpox and ordered Mr. Prasert Sonsathapornkul, director of the Wildlife and Plant Protection Division. according to the CITES Convention Invite relevant agencies to come to the meeting to find ways to control and monitor smallpox. The operational guidelines were summarized as follows: 1. Inform wildlife checkpoints across the country. increase strict inspection of imports brought through foreign wildlife Watch out for the smuggling of wild animals, monkeys and rodents. enter the country 2. Inform entrepreneurs who import wild animals at risk of being carriers of monkey pox. Ask for monkey pox testing in addition to the disease inspection regulations of the Department of Livestock Development. 3. Coordinate animal quarantine checkpoints of the Department of Livestock Development at Suvarnabhumi Airport Ask to check the animal health certificate. of wildlife importers at risk groups whether they have been tested for smallpox or not before being allowed to import into the country 4. Ask for cooperation from foreign wildlife importers. If possible, postpone the application. or the importation of vulnerable wildlife from countries with monkey pox outbreaks into Thailand 5. The officers at the wildlife checkpoint that are imported Bringing through foreign wildlife increases austerity. Operational safety in accordance with public health measures because of the opportunity to come in contact with wild animals that carry smallpox 6. To expedite the survey and check the health of wild animals, monkeys and rodents that have been imported into Thailand. To ensure that such wildlife is not a carrier of monkey pox. 7. Open the hotline 1362 to report an emergency
As for the case of a middle school student at Phromma Nusorn School, Mueang District, Phetchaburi Province, who was injured from being bitten by a macaque monkey, Yuttaphon Angkinan, advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment gave an interview after visiting children who were bitten by monkeys that they had coordinated with the Principal of the Prommanusorn School to bring the said student to be tested for smallpox germs Because of concern and for carelessness Initially, it was known that this student had been vaccinated against tetanus already. On May 26, the veterinary team of the National Park Service and the Conservation Area Administration Office 3, Phetchaburi Branch will meet with the provincial livestock. Find a way to publicize monkey pox to the people of Phetchaburi province. Please don’t panic. Because monkey pox is not contagious as easily as COVID-19.
Mr. Yuttaphon continued that will lay down guidelines for the people understanding relationship Educating students, teachers, teachers at the Prommanusorn School Adjacent to Khao Wang and various schools in the area to have knowledge and understanding Able to defend himself and coexist with the monkey safely if the monkey descends again or encounters the monkey. After the meeting of the Ministry of Resources officials by the Wildlife Conservation and Veterinary Division From Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Station, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province, you will enter Prommanusorn School. pushing the monkeys back up Khao Wang without hurting the monkeys. Prevent monkeys from attacking students, teachers, and teachers in the school area.
On the same day, Prof. reported the situation of Covid-19 in Thailand that found 5,013 new cases, 33 more deaths, 24 of them males, 9 females, aged 60 years and over, 27 with chronic diseases, 6 for 10 provinces that The most infected are Bangkok 2,001 cases, Buriram 150 cases, Khon Kaen 135 cases, Maha Sarakham 127 cases, Chonburi 126 cases, Samut Sakhon 105 cases, Samut Prakan 97 cases, Roi Et 89 cases, Nakhon Phanom 86 cases, Nonthaburi 78 cases, Nakhon Sawan 78 cases.
At Wat Tham Suwankuha, Village No. 2, Krasom Subdistrict, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga Province has issued a warning to people and tourists to be careful and prevent smallpox. Since Wat Tham Suwan Khuha is a temple inhabited by more than 2,000 macaques, tourists visit a lot every year. During this period, more than 80% are Saudi tourists and buy monkey food from over 20 vendors, distributing macaques to They ran together to find food from tourists. Handing over to Mr Anusorn Hongphan, 34, a monkey food dealer, revealed that the temple has measures for tourists to keep their distance from the monkeys for safety. The macaques at this temple are very tame. Visitors can play with the monkeys without the monkeys biting. But don’t catch the monkey
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