Four Thai evacuees from Wuhan kept in hospital for observation

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Four Thai evacuees from Wuhan kept in hospital for observation

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has updated the situation after Thai people has arrived from Wuhan

 

Four of the 138 Thai citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Tuesday night were found to have a fever. They have been isolated and taken to the hospital at the Royal Thai Navy’s Sattahip base for observation, in accordance with infectious disease protocols.

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who was at U-tapao airport last night to welcome all 138 evacuees, and the medical team who went to Wuhan to receive them, said that doctors suspected the fever might be caused by anxiety, fatigue and dehydration.

 

He said that, if tests, the results of which are expected today, show that the six returnees are clear of novel coronavirus, they will be discharged to join the others at the special lodgings in the naval base.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/four-thai-evacuees-from-wuhan-kept-in-hospital-for-observation/

 

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