In an alarming public health update, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) has noted that the annual influenza infection figures have exceeded 970,000 this year. A stark increase from last year’s number at this point, this figure is triple the magnitude, conveying the highly contagious nature of seasonal flu.

 

A fatality has been reported among the infected individuals. The unfortunate case is a 39 year old male beset with complications stemming from both alcoholism and chronic liver disease, stated Deputy Director-General of the DDC, Dr Sopon Iamsirithaworn.

 

Dr Sopon emphasised that vaccination is pivotal for those classed under the at-risk population, including anyone crossing the age of 65 and those grappling with chronic ailments. Meanwhile, he urged others to exercise isolation and use face masks if they find themselves with influenza infection symptoms.

 

by Mitch Connor

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so 1 person in a million who was already gravely ill died ? don't see how that is alarming in any way. 

And what were the Influenza cases figures during the Covid-19 years?

 

4 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

And what were the Influenza cases figures during the Covid-19 years?

 

Don't know about you, but I certainly have had fewer cold and flu like ailments both during and post covid...

1 hour ago, webfact said:

 

In an alarming public health update, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) has noted that the annual influenza infection figures have exceeded 970,000 this year. A stark increase from last year’s number at this point, this figure is triple the magnitude, conveying the highly contagious nature of seasonal flu.

 

A fatality has been reported among the infected individuals. The unfortunate case is a 39 year old male beset with complications stemming from both alcoholism and chronic liver disease, stated Deputy Director-General of the DDC, Dr Sopon Iamsirithaworn.

 

Dr Sopon emphasised that vaccination is pivotal for those classed under the at-risk population, including anyone crossing the age of 65 and those grappling with chronic ailments. Meanwhile, he urged others to exercise isolation and use face masks if they find themselves with influenza infection symptoms.

 

by Mitch Connor

Top Photo courtesy of Freepik

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/influenza-infection-cases-triple-in-a-year-topping-970000-with-one-fatality-reported

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-21

 

- 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.

 

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So this fellow dies from Covid 19...(the unfortunate case is a 39 year old male beset with complications stemming from both alcoholism and chronic liver disease) whats the message here? his health was in jeopardy due to drinking but covid killed him?  

One foot on a banana peel the other on a skateboard.  

So much for  the  majority of Thai's still wearing masks

not difficult to fathom out why when Influenza cases mysteriously disappeared almost completely during Covid. Now Covid is no longer newsworthy Flu has miraculously returned with a vengeance? Or..............?

So ironic, no flu during the BS covid pandemic yet now thats behind us it seems we may have a pending influenza pandemic! 

 

If the DDC had any common sense they would be issuing advise on how to keep ones immune system prepped but that would mean they were displaying a sense of responsibility.  Too much to expect from government agencies in this day and age!!!

"There were lots of gullible people fooled by it, and who still are, judging from the number of masks still being worn  in Bangkok. "

 

I am consistently astonished by the unwavering attitude of those who oppose the fact that some of us find comfort in wearing masks and acknowledge the tangible protection it offers

6 hours ago, stoner said:

so 1 person in a million who was already gravely ill died ? don't see how that is alarming in any way. 

It was for him.

5 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

It was for him.

cheers to that. 

6 hours ago, stoner said:

so 1 person in a million who was already gravely ill died ? don't see how that is alarming in any way. 

You sound like an American conservative. Don’t pull your mask under your nose pal

4 hours ago, actonion said:

So much for  the  majority of Thai's still wearing masks

I don't know where you are based, but here in CM a small minority still wears them - unless you are in a hospital then I agree the majority.

Just now, arithai12 said:

I don't know where you are based, but here in CM a small minority still wears them - unless you are in a hospital then I agree the majority.

Give it a month. 

1 minute ago, Dickie Dee said:

You sound like an American conservative. Don’t pull your mask under your nose pal

american ? conservative ? woah big fella easy on the mumbo jumbo. mask ? what mask ? i haven't worn a mask in well over a year now. 

Haven’t worn a mask in a couple years and don’t plan on wearing one again. It’s pure fear tactics and why should anyone care if they choose to wear a mask then they are “protected “. Utter rubbish. If it’s not one thing it’s another. They don’t want to lose their sheep. 

5 hours ago, jaideedave said:

So this fellow dies from Covid 19...(the unfortunate case is a 39 year old male beset with complications stemming from both alcoholism and chronic liver disease) whats the message here? his health was in jeopardy due to drinking but covid killed him?  

One foot on a banana peel the other on a skateboard.  

I heard he was the only guy his age in Thailand drinking too much. He had it coming because flu shots are mind control

2 minutes ago, jcmj said:

Haven’t worn a mask in a couple years and don’t plan on wearing one again. It’s pure fear tactics and why should anyone care if they choose to wear a mask then they are “protected “. Utter rubbish. If it’s not one thing it’s another. They don’t want to lose their sheep. 

Good. When they kick you off the plane you fight as hard as you can for your rights.

1 minute ago, jcmj said:

Haven’t worn a mask in a couple years and don’t plan on wearing one again. It’s pure fear tactics and why should anyone care if they choose to wear a mask then they are “protected “. Utter rubbish. If it’s not one thing it’s another. They don’t want to lose their sheep. 

You can let this particular campaign go now......nobody cares a hoot if you wear a mask now, (although not wearing one must give you fr less personal ego massaging than it used to)....take a nap, or why not join the weed liberation campaign, or rights for pit bulls group?

6 hours ago, stoner said:

so 1 person in a million who was already gravely ill died ? don't see how that is alarming in any way. 

What's more alarming is with a single drop of rain Thais fall sick

Close the Borders now!

1 hour ago, Jackbenimble said:

not difficult to fathom out why when Influenza cases mysteriously disappeared almost completely during Covid. Now Covid is no longer newsworthy Flu has miraculously returned with a vengeance? Or..............?

Amazingly enough, the incidence of influenza - a virus that spreads from human to human - plummeted when people were staying home, keeping well away from others whenever they left the house, and wearing masks to block their saliva droplets. You don't need a conspiracy theory to explain that.

If a medical professional suggests wearing a mask, no problem if you are over 65 and don't want to. When the ambulance arrives tell them to go away as is your right. 

Lots of people are sick these days, there seems to be a major outbreak of failing immune systems.

2 hours ago, jcmj said:

Haven’t worn a mask in a couple years and don’t plan on wearing one again. It’s pure fear tactics and why should anyone care if they choose to wear a mask then they are “protected “. Utter rubbish. If it’s not one thing it’s another. They don’t want to lose their sheep. 

There will always be the flock of sheeple for the government, W.H.O. and W.E.F. to control.

t is only now coming to light that lockdowns, forced vaccinations, etc are all against the basic human rights of every individual.

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

What's more alarming is with a single drop of rain Thais fall sick

Thats my observation to.When it rains they all get sick are "my sabai".( my Thai family) The temperature drops a couple degrees and you'd think there was snow falling.555

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14 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

There will always be the flock of sheeple for the government, W.H.O. and W.E.F. to control.

t is only now coming to light that lockdowns, forced vaccinations, etc are all against the basic human rights of every individual.

Plus they did not work.

It's been absent for three years so about time it made a comeback. How strange. I don't believe in coincidences. About time some got there critical thinking hats on. Tin foil ones are so yesterday.

5 hours ago, stoner said:

american ? conservative ? woah big fella easy on the mumbo jumbo. mask ? what mask ? i haven't worn a mask in well over a year now. 

oh you maskers ....   do you really think a sheet of toilet paper across your face does any good ?

(unless you're talking poop )   what about the  sheepies who wear them ,, then take them off to sit with a group in a restaurant and dip their spoons into the  same dish ( aka swapping spit ) !

come on Forrest .     stupid is as stupid does