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Chinese boy, 10, lands in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan flu


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16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew said that the boy had an elevated body temperature and exhibited “likely symptoms” of being infected with some form of influenza or pneumonia.

So he's in hospital while the other passengers are now free to wander all around Thailand.
Not a smart idea if you want to stop a disease spreading?

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Chinese boy in Phuket cleared of Wuhan flu

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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The boy will be discharged from Vachira Phuket Hospital today, Phuket health chief Mr Thanit confirmed. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: The 10-year-old Chinese boy confined to isolation at Vachira Phuket Hospital yesterday on suspicion of carrying the Wuhan flu has tested negative for the virus and will rejoin his parents today (Jan 23), Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew has confirmed.

 

"A blood sample from the boy was sent to the Health Control Division in Bangkok to test for the virus. The test confirmed that he is not infected with the Wuhan coronavirus,” PPHO Chief Thanit told The Phuket News this morning.

 

“The boy’s condition is improving. It is just the flu. He will leave Vachira Phuket Hosital today.” he said.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/chinese-boy-in-phuket-cleared-of-wuhan-flu-74499.php

 

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-- © Copyright Phuket News 2020-01-23
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Good news for the young fella.

 

"A blood sample from the boy was sent to the Health Control Division in Bangkok to test for the virus. The test confirmed that he is not infected with the Wuhan coronavirus,” 

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