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Thailand's A(H1N1) case toll passes 200; 51 new cases confirmed
BANGKOK, June 15 (TNA) – Thailand reported 51 new A(H1N1) cases, raising the total number to 201 on Monday while the spread of H1N1 in the country is likely to continue rising, according to a senior health official.
Prat Boonyavongvirot, Permanent Secretary for Public Health said that the number of new infections is expected to rise every day and the new flu spreading level is likely soon to reach the C level, which indicates the new cases will be detected across the country.
He said thermal scanners at airports are ineffective in preventing the spread of the virus as there are at least 30,000 air passengers arriving in Thailand from affected countries daily.
The public health ministry will urge Thais to wear face masks as the next step in preventing the spread of the virus more effectively.
The spread of the new H1N1 influenza will peak in July before abating, so close surveillance is required and the public must cooperate to prevent it, Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai said.
The public health minister said the total number of H1N1 cases in Thailand had now risen to 150. Of this number, only ten patients need special care and treatment, as the rest recovered well.
A number of Bangkok schools have closed this week as a preventive measure to limit the spread of the new flu among students, as well as schools upcountry.
Chiangmai Christian School, the latest educational institution following suit in closing school this week after some students were diagnosed as falling ill with flu.
Five schools in Bangkok and two schools in Phatum Thani have closed to cleanse their premises and disinfect the school compounds although some schools have no confirmation of new infections.
The Faculty of Public Health at Mahidol University has also closed after a student contracted the new flu.
Meanwhile, the latest case, a student at Chiang Mai University, returning home from the US remained hospitalised for a third day after testing positive to the H1N1 virus.
Family members and persons who have close contact with the student are being monitored.
Permanent Secretaries for Public Health and Education was due to meet on Monday to work together to prevent the spread of the new flu in educational institutions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that as of last Friday, 74 countries reported more than 29,000 cases of the virus, with 145 deaths. (TNA)
Prat Boonyavongvirot, Permanent Secretary for Public Health said that the number of new infections is expected to rise every day and the new flu spreading level is likely soon to reach the C level, which indicates the new cases will be detected across the country.
He said thermal scanners at airports are ineffective in preventing the spread of the virus as there are at least 30,000 air passengers arriving in Thailand from affected countries daily.
The public health ministry will urge Thais to wear face masks as the next step in preventing the spread of the virus more effectively.
The spread of the new H1N1 influenza will peak in July before abating, so close surveillance is required and the public must cooperate to prevent it, Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai said.
The public health minister said the total number of H1N1 cases in Thailand had now risen to 150. Of this number, only ten patients need special care and treatment, as the rest recovered well.
A number of Bangkok schools have closed this week as a preventive measure to limit the spread of the new flu among students, as well as schools upcountry.
Chiangmai Christian School, the latest educational institution following suit in closing school this week after some students were diagnosed as falling ill with flu.
Five schools in Bangkok and two schools in Phatum Thani have closed to cleanse their premises and disinfect the school compounds although some schools have no confirmation of new infections.
The Faculty of Public Health at Mahidol University has also closed after a student contracted the new flu.
Meanwhile, the latest case, a student at Chiang Mai University, returning home from the US remained hospitalised for a third day after testing positive to the H1N1 virus.
Family members and persons who have close contact with the student are being monitored.
Permanent Secretaries for Public Health and Education was due to meet on Monday to work together to prevent the spread of the new flu in educational institutions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that as of last Friday, 74 countries reported more than 29,000 cases of the virus, with 145 deaths. (TNA)
