Officials intensify Zika virus awareness after 14 confirmed cases in Hua Hin

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In response to 14 confirmed cases of the Zika virus in Hua Hin, local authorities have initiated an extensive public awareness and sanitation campaign.

 

The “Big Cleaning Day” event, aimed at combating insect-borne diseases, took place at Pho Khing Phet Public Park on December 21.

 

Mr. Polkrit Puangwalaisin, the district chief, led the campaign, focusing on Zika virus, dengue fever, and chikungunya.

 

The initiative saw the participation of Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, Mayor of Hua Hin, Ms. Usa Puangwalaisin, President of the Hua Hin Red Cross, and Mr. Jenawit Pholitsak, Hua Hin Public Health Officer.

 

By Online Reporter

 

Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2023-12-23

 

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[Peterphuket]

Now, if they want to warn us, where are their mouth masks?

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

Now, if they want to warn us, where are their mouth masks?

Mosquito borne not air borne. Use insect repellent and/or net barriers in rural areas. 

 

 

 

 

[ujayujay]

8 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

Now, if they want to warn us, where are their mouth masks?

Information for the unsuspecting: The Zika virus is not transmitted through breathing..got it!?

[spidermike007]

Any administration here that has any associations whatsoever with the extremely toxic Thai military like the current one, is always going to use fear mongering as a way to keep the population at bay, under control, and very scared. 

 

How about just encouraging people to use mosquito repellent?