webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 An emergency operations centre (EOC) has been established by the Public Health Ministry in response to over 100 people falling ill from an unidentified pathogen across three districts in Phuket. The pathogen has caused severe diarrhoea among those affected. Public Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, stated that health authorities are investigating the cause of the outbreak, which was initially thought to be a virus. The EOC has been set up to manage the situation, working closely with provincial authorities throughout the investigation. Dr. Opas emphasised that despite diarrhoea having a low death rate, it is crucial to enforce sanitation regulations to prevent it from becoming a public health concern. This comes after a surge of patients presenting with symptoms on Thursday night. Health Inspector-General Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong reported that numerous individuals were admitted to hospitals in the Muang, Kathu, and Thalang districts. However, most of those seeking medical treatment experienced only mild symptoms, including stomach cramps, vomiting, and low-grade fever. by Mitch Connor Photo via Facebook/ สวท.ภูเก็ต prd. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-emergency-centre-opens-as-mystery-illness-strikes-100-people -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-10 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) Masks as worn by the non-medically trained are useless! Washing hands is ALWAYS the best barrier. Gels are a poor second, but better than masks! Edited June 10, 2023 by chalawaan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Agusts Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I actually had this on Thursday, all day, finally took Imodium at night as it would not stop, got better on Friday, and okay today ... Severe diarrehea and I had some body ache too, I thought must have been one of those 24 hour bugs we call ... I now wonder, can I get it again, or have some resistance built up...!!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 19 hours ago, webfact said: Dr. Opas emphasised that despite diarrhoea having a low death rate, it is crucial to enforce sanitation regulations to prevent it from becoming a public health concern. This comes after a surge of patients presenting with symptoms on Thursday night. Enough to give you the s*****s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 20 hours ago, webfact said: This comes after a surge of patients presenting with symptoms on Thursday night. 20 hours ago, webfact said: The pathogen has caused severe diarrhoea among those affected. The 'pearl of the world ' will not smell very good ... It is probably caused by unclean tab water , should examine that first ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, Agusts said: I actually had this on Thursday, all day, finally took Imodium at night as it would not stop, got better on Friday, and okay today ... Severe diarrehea and I had some body ache too, I thought must have been one of those 24 hour bugs we call ... I now wonder, can I get it again, or have some resistance built up...!!? Sounds like what I had about 2 weeks ago. But I am in the U.S. of A.! Edited June 11, 2023 by radiochaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I've had the trots a few times recently. I now wear 2 or 3 underpants and never trust a f*rt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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