This 2003 electron microscope image shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File)

Three new monkeypox cases were found in Thailand between March 13th and 23rd, bringing the number of cases to 18 since last year.

 

According to Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of Disease Control Department, the three new cases are two Thais and one foreigner, who has been living in Thailand for about a decade.

 

Aged from 27 to 40, the three men do not know each other, but two of them had sexual relationships with male strangers at entertainment venues. All three of them have been quarantined for observation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/three-new-monkeypox-cases-found-in-thailand/

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

relationships with male strangers at entertainment venues

Any chance of tracking the strangers down? Wouldn't they both be eligible to catch and spread the disease ?

Double mask folks, better to be safe than sorry. 

It's tragic, isn't it?

Condolences to all the monkeys.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak

Someone had sex with prairie dogs?

That's why aliens don't visit earth...

21 hours ago, Venom said:

Double mask folks, better to be safe than sorry. 

Had a surprise visit from in-laws who live in Bangkok yesterday. I was surprised that Mrs' SIL wore a mask while in my home. She is a Bangkok nurse and I was surprised, but her choice. 

did they not get the memo?
we have moved on to marburg now