Big jump in Covid-19 cases in Samut Sakhon, but situation 'not worrisome'

[Mavideol]

2 hours ago, Kaopad999 said:

lock it DOWN!!!!!!!!

I said the same thing 3 days on a different post and was amazed at the number of sad emojis, maybe this time some TV keyboard warriors agree with you, lets hope so,  I know I do

 

Thailand reports local infections as measures to restart tourism begin

Edited December 19, 2020 by Mavideol

[Clarkey611]

3 hours ago, Kaopad999 said:

100% !
I'm outside right now digging myself a bunker and plan to stock it up with tins of baked beans & tuna fish! 

It is going to be quite a smelly bunker after a couple of days!

[Patjqm]

And those who tested negative... are they in incubation period and will they be tested again in 5 days? 

[Dumbastheycome]

2 hours ago, ronaldo0 said:

So how did she catch it in a country where there is no Covid cases unaccounted for and they caught everyone who crossed the borders illegally ? 

It would seem  fairly obvious  the Thai woman  was probably infected by an undetected illegal immigrant. Given the  rather amazing ratio of  Myanmar laborers to local Thai I doubt the  majority would be illegals. Unfortunately the collective population of the area  is at risk of a local epidemic which with willing  co-operation  can be  contained. More so than the previous  event of the Casino workers who returned and scattered  across the country.

It is  even  quite possible the illegals in Samut Sakhon have skipped  back across the border to  avoid detection due to the focus on the area.

[Donga]

Bit of a worry, though suppose if any of the migrants are carriers and illegal, that they'll get back to Myanmar in quick time. And hopefully the others get tested or at least stay isolated.

I can't help thinking there will be pressure brought to bear on these migrant workers to be tested asap, hope so.

Be very interesting to see how this plays out.

[Meat Pie 47]

2 hours ago, Kaopad999 said:

Bring it ON!

The mum & pup shops will be delighted. 

whats a mum&pup shop?

[Hoppyone]

8 hours ago, darksidedog said:

I certainly hope that they do in fact have things under control, though I do find it worrying, even if they tell me I don't need to be. I recall how screwed up things were when there were cases all over the place and hope we can avoid that nastiness again.

We have been very fortunate thus far.

Would be a lockdown in Australia 

[johnarth]

Anutin is going to be in a worrying time soon the spread or wave could be here and growing, I am very happy it is only a mild virus so people will only get sick

[Truth Will Set You Free]

I said that it’s coming and people need to prepare for it. I do not believe the numbers. There is more they are not telling us about. 

 

[ronaldo0]

17 minutes ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

whats a mum&pup shop?

The ones where she killed the husband or kicked him out for cheating ! She and the dog got everything and are delighted . ????????

[Burma Bill]

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

“It is estimated that there are around 4,000 people living around the market

 So, to date, 2,000 tested with 13 positive. Another 2,000 to test with possibly another 13 positive? So, if the total becomes 26 positive, how many more would have come into contact with these 26? - definitely "worrisome".

[EricTh]

Now the virus has magically appeared in Samut Sakhon seafood market instead of the Wuhan seafood market? I hope there won't be another Wuhan type wave there.

[purcho]

2 hours ago, Cake Monster said:

And will they provide the same amount of stuff every Day for the next 2weeks in order that ALL estimated residents are tested fully, and correctly.

2,500 of anything is not enough for One population test, as 4,000 people are estimated to live in he vicinity of this Wet Market, which means not all are going to be tested even once.

These Wet Markets seem to be a real hotbed of Infections ( Re-  Wuhan )

 

500 facemasks ?   Someone needs a rethink . All hands on deck . Nip this in the bud .No expense spared.

 

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

38 minutes ago, Donga said:

Bit of a worry, though suppose if any of the migrants are carriers and illegal, that they'll get back to Myanmar in quick time. And hopefully the others get tested or at least stay isolated.

I can't help thinking there will be pressure brought to bear on these migrant workers to be tested asap, hope so.

Be very interesting to see how this plays out.

 

"If you reside near the market or are concerned, you can receive free testing at the mobile testing units."

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That doesn't sound like pressure to get tested.  

[unblocktheplanet]

Samut Sakhon is adjacent to BK on the Gulf, far from any border. So where might the fish-lady have caught the ‘vid??? Was she a “foreign worker”? If so, had she travelled since February?

 

While there is no doubt money passed into hands for illegal crossings, there’s another aspect.

 

I heard from a friend Thais have to pay B1,500 for their 14-day quarantine. Can anyone confirm, please? Should be free for Thais, of course!

[Aarin]

8 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

It is estimated that there are around 4,000 people living around the market, most of whom are foreign labourers, while around 10 per cent of residents are Thai nationals,” said Anutin.

 

Surprise surprise there had to be  a foreigner or two involved now it looks like there is a whole town full ????

ONCE AGAIN ITS THE FOREIGNERS LOL LOL YOU COULD NOT MAKE THIS UP 

[Susco]

4 hours ago, Tich said:

Another booze ban is waiting in the wings

 

It started already at 6pm

[mrfill]

1 hour ago, EricTh said:

Now the virus has magically appeared in Samut Sakhon seafood market instead of the Wuhan seafood market? I hope there won't be another Wuhan type wave there.

The Wuhan market doesn't deal with seafood. Its 500 miles from the coast.

 

Wet markets are like open abbatoirs. Animals are sold live and many slaughtered on-site . And these types of premises are often the source of infections and spread.

The West is not that different. Covid outbreaks which spread very rapidly have occurred in 'meat processing' plants (fancy abbatoirs) all over Europe and the USA. They are not open to the public but the workers are part of that community. Even before covid, these places were never the healthiest places on Earth - dead animals and lots of blood are not good environments.

[DonaldBattles]

5 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

And will the xenophobia stop when  they test negative or just move on to anybody else that is not a Thai national to pin the blame on ? 

The virus is caused by unclean farangs who have slipped into the country from Burma and Laos. Find them quickly.

[EricTh]

48 minutes ago, mrfill said:

The Wuhan market doesn't deal with seafood. Its 500 miles from the coast.

 

Wet markets are like open abbatoirs. Animals are sold live and many slaughtered on-site . And these types of premises are often the source of infections and spread.

The West is not that different. Covid outbreaks which spread very rapidly have occurred in 'meat processing' plants (fancy abbatoirs) all over Europe and the USA. They are not open to the public but the workers are part of that community. Even before covid, these places were never the healthiest places on Earth - dead animals and lots of blood are not good environments.

It originated from a seafood market. Wuhan is situated along the Yangtze River where seafood is abundant.

[EricTh]

1 hour ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Samut Sakhon is adjacent to BK on the Gulf, far from any border. So where might the fish-lady have caught the ‘vid??? Was she a “foreign worker”? If so, had she travelled since February?

 

While there is no doubt money passed into hands for illegal crossings, there’s another aspect.

 

I heard from a friend Thais have to pay B1,500 for their 14-day quarantine. Can anyone confirm, please? Should be free for Thais, of course!

 

Yes, it's free for Thai. But everyone can afford paying 1,500 baht which is chicken feed, it's not 15,000 baht.

 

 

Edited December 19, 2020 by EricTh

[Nout]

9 hours ago, DavisH said:

The Burmese may need to be chased for testing - I'm referring to those who are in the country illegally and will not want to get caught.  

The locals will always inform on them I think.

[Nout]

36 minutes ago, DonaldBattles said:

The virus is caused by unclean farangs who have slipped into the country from Burma and Laos. Find them quickly.

Where is your evidence for this assertion? And what exactly do you mean by 'farang'? Aren't non white foreigners potential carriers? Just out of interest I would like to clarify something? Do you live in Thailand?

[ukrules]

6 hours ago, Percy P said:

Quiet right, but what alternative does one suggest. It's be quiet happy to be locked away for Two weeks then locked away for ever 6 foot under, take your pick. It most imperative that one wears a mask. 

Being locked away for 2 weeks has very little to do with keeping you 'well' or even alive

[Nout]

But as of 10 pm Saturday the figures have risen to nearly 500 according to Thai outlets.

[Nout]

2 hours ago, Aarin said:

ONCE AGAIN ITS THE FOREIGNERS LOL LOL YOU COULD NOT MAKE THIS UP 

Have you any evidence to suggest this is not true? Who is making what up and why? I fail to understand your LOLs.

[sweatalot]

56 minutes ago, Nout said:

Where is your evidence for this assertion? And what exactly do you mean by 'farang'? Aren't non white foreigners potential carriers? Just out of interest I would like to clarify something? Do you live in Thailand?

ever heard of sarcasm? 

[Nout]

1 minute ago, sweatalot said:

ever heard of sarcasm? 

Is that related to humour?

[bimmerbob]

12 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Anutin added that His Majesty the King has granted three biosafety vehicles to test local residents around the market, while the ministry has provided 2,500 viral transport medium tubes, 2,500 nasopharyngeal swabs, Rapid Ab test kits, 100 personal protective equipment suits, 200 waterproof gowns, 500 surgical masks, 100 face shields as well as other equipment to officers carrying out the testing.

 So, that covers 1 market area.........

[onthedarkside]

There is now an update on the info in this thread here: