Thailand warns of coronavirus danger of sharing drinks, cigarettes

 

A general view of an empty arrivals terminal, following the coronavirus outbreak, at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand March 12, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand issued a new coronavirus warning to the party-going public on Friday after a cluster of 13 cases was traced to a group of friends who shared cigarettes and drinks.

 

Sukhum Kanchanapimai, the health ministry's permanent secretary, told reporters some friends who met up were responsible for the highest daily jump of 11 new coronavirus cases, reported on Thursday.

 

"There was inappropriate behaviour, sharing drinks, cigarettes and not avoiding social activities after returning from an at-risk country," Sukhum said.

One of the friends had been earlier been in contact with tourists from Hong Kong.

 

"Don't share cigarettes and drinks," Sukhum warned.

 

Thailand on Friday raised its official coronavirus count by five cases on Friday, bringing the total to 75.

 

Three of the cases reported on Friday are connected to a confirmed patient who returned from South Korea and went out with friends and family, including the three, to an entertainment venue before being quarantined, he said.

 

Officials were monitoring the condition of eight other people linked to that case.

 

One person has died of the virus in Thailand. Thirty-five people have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

 

(Reporting by Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat; Editing by Tom Hogue, Robert Birsel)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-03-13

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3 minutes ago, webfact said:

One of the friends had been earlier been in contact with tourists from Hong Kong.

They don't forget the important part.

Root cause: evil, virus spreading foreigners.

 

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Don't share cigarettes and drinks," Sukhum warned.

Sharing a fag .! thought that was 14 yr old behind the bike shed at school behaviour .. But as it's mentioned he should having included joints and bongs also .. 

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

One of the friends had been earlier been in contact with tourists from Hong Kong.

....and at the daily health briefing in hong kong (yes, they have a daily Q&A for reporters), the hong kong authorities have denied any knowledge of an infected resident returning from thailand.  they have not been notified by the thai authorities.

 

looks like the new & improved version of "brake failure."

75, so if the numbers double every 6 days...it will be 150 on the 19th and 300 on the 25th....unless something unusual happens...like sharing fags...and drinks too?  How soon before Thailand joins the 1000+ club?

Hmmmmm, So I guess 3 people swapping bodily fluids is also a no no then.

8 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

Hmmmmm, So I guess 3 people swapping bodily fluids is also a no no then.

Maybe, having a Latex fetish is not going to be looked upon in a negative way anymore? (Speaking on behalf of a friend)

Not to mention sharing spit and spunk!  

Cunninlingus, safe or not?

No advice on the WHO site.

3 minutes ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Cunninlingus, safe or not?

No advice on the WHO site.

I'm publishing my findings soon.

 

3 minutes ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Cunninlingus, safe or not?

No advice on the WHO site.

 

You can safely enjoy a Quarantini...which is a regular martini, enjoyed solo.

I am worried about the Indians in Pattaya now, according to all of you on TV

they share drinks all the time.

1 minute ago, White Christmas13 said:

I am worried about the Indians in Pattaya now, according to all of you on TV

they share drinks all the time.

But 7 straws, safety first.

Just now, BigBadGeordie said:

But 7 straws, safety first.

But plastic is to be banned

2 minutes ago, White Christmas13 said:

But plastic is to be banned

Biodegradable straws, these are quality tourists.

Please try to keep up????????

1 hour ago, Grumpy John said:

75, so if the numbers double every 6 days...it will be 150 on the 19th and 300 on the 25th....unless something unusual happens...like sharing fags...and drinks too?  How soon before Thailand joins the 1000+ club?

I imagine Alaska and the orbiting Space Station will get there first with the TAT's involvement

Dont forget to wipe that mouthpiece on the Bong Boys ( and Girls )

I guess we can ignore this oft heard demand now.

 

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

There was inappropriate behaviour, sharing drinks, cigarettes

Therein are the problem when authorities have to tell that to their citizens in 2020. Covid-19 or not.

18 minutes ago, Cake Monster said:

Dont forget to wipe that mouthpiece on the Bong Boys ( and Girls )

Plenty of bamboo around for BYOB!

In a street food Country it can be potentially very dangerous

is  it  ok  if  i  shower  first  and change my  shabby  clothes?

If you care, don’t share, says health official

By The Nation

 

 

Evidently reacting to some the most recently confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection in Thailand, the deputy health minister has urged people to not share food, drinks or other personal items and told restaurant managers to adhere to ministry precautions.

 

Sathit Pitutecha said on Friday (March 13) the country had just gained nearly a dozen more virus infections thanks to people partying with a Hong Kong visitor and freely sharing items by which the disease can be transmitted.

 

“If you live with or socialise with others, take care of your personal health by not sharing eating utensils, drinking glasses or other personal items with anyone who seems to be showing flu-like symptoms,” he said.

 

Restaurants must be thoroughly cleaned daily with special attention paid to kitchens, tables, washrooms, doorknobs and plates and cutlery, Sathit said, and food has to be well cooked and clean.

 

“Any employee who touches the food plates and feels sick has to stay away from the restaurant and see a doctor immediately."

 

“Restaurants with buffets must provide separate tongs and serving spoons for each diner’s table.”

 

Dr Panpimol Wipulakorn, director-general of the Department of Health, added restaurant managers and staff who discover that a customer has recently returned from an at-risk locale and not undergone a 14-day self-quarantine must close shop to disinfect the tables, chairs and utensils.

 

“And people who use food delivery services should check that the food is hot and appears clean and should wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating,” she said.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384020

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-03-13

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Good advice, also do not eat yellow snow.

Raaah, real men go eat at Chinese sea food buffets, it's just a flu, man up, Tarzan bundolo!

36 minutes ago, BigBadGeordie said:

Good advice, also do not eat yellow snow.

Il  stop sharing my toilet  paper too although I am always first user

51 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

the food is hot and appears clean

because viruses can be easily seen right? all  about  looks  in the land of narcissism,  looks  good,  must be good, dress smart and clean no virus, look shabby and dirty virus......guaranteed

Edited March 13, 20206 yr by Chazar

How about dining on the Y? 

was in a bar last night near my condo lady working was sick flu. not BG she has BF just come back from working S.Korea got the <deleted> out of their they are busy every friday as a music venue bar should be in quarantine sadly it frequented by lots of older patrons washed my hands and got out.

Older thai lady owner its business as usual the complete lack of ignorance is deafening in thailand.

Edited March 14, 20206 yr by sameasb4

17 hours ago, webfact said:

"Don't share cigarettes and drinks," Sukhum warned.

After 180 years this is a mind numbing statement!  "... the relationship between germ and disease were conducted by Louis Pasteur between the year 1860 and 1864..."

 

Does this mean that 10 people shouldn't eat out of a common bowl of soup using the 1 or 2 available spoons?  Does this mean you should wash your hands before digging into a container of sticky rice?