Bird Flu Fear Sparks Warning Across The Country

[Lite Beer]

Bird flu fear sparks warning across the country

BANGKOK, 30 January 2011 (NNT)-Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisut has instructed public health services across Thailand to warn people of a possible outbreak of bird flu in human, although there has been no report on any one contracting the disease so far.

Following an unidentified cause of death of 100 chickens in Sam-Chuk district, Suphan Buri province, local residents fear H5N1 or commonly known as bird flu was the reason. However, an autopsy on dead chickens are still underway. Mr. Jurin has taken a precautionary step and instructed health services to coordinate with officers from the Department of Livestock and the Department of Agriculture for help.

According to the Health Minister, it is important that people are aware of risks and know how to protect themselves against the flu. People have also been warned not to come in contact with dead poultry. Mr. Jurin said even though Thailand has been free of the flu since 2006 ,the Ministry of Public Health will continue to monitor the disease to safeguard the health of the Thai people.

-- NNT 2011-01-30

[londonthai]

the last outbrake of the bird flu was in 1969 (the singapore one) and not in thailand.

that some 100 chicken died from an unknown cause is hardly the reason for the national warning.

probably the higher risk is from the "swine flu" - for the last 2 months in the nothern europe thousands were in the intensive care and tens have died

[Nisa]

the last outbrake of the bird flu was in 1969 (the singapore one) and not in thailand.

that some 100 chicken died from an unknown cause is hardly the reason for the national warning.

probably the higher risk is from the "swine flu" - for the last 2 months in the nothern europe thousands were in the intensive care and tens have died

Didn't like 20 people die from bird flu around 2005 in Thailand?

[ballpoint]

the last outbrake of the bird flu was in 1969 (the singapore one) and not in thailand.

that some 100 chicken died from an unknown cause is hardly the reason for the national warning.

probably the higher risk is from the "swine flu" - for the last 2 months in the nothern europe thousands were in the intensive care and tens have died

I really don't know where you're getting your information from. Some 30 people died from contact with H5N1 infected poultry in Thailand and Vietnam in 2004. The Thaksin government initially covered the outbreak up, directly leading to the death of at least one child - google "thailand bird flu cover up" for more details. Until the cause of the current deaths becomes known the government is obliged to warn its citizens to take precautions when handling poultry.

[ginjag]

the last outbrake of the bird flu was in 1969 (the singapore one) and not in thailand.

that some 100 chicken died from an unknown cause is hardly the reason for the national warning.

probably the higher risk is from the "swine flu" - for the last 2 months in the nothern europe thousands were in the intensive care and tens have died

Didn't like 20 people die from bird flu around 2005 in Thailand?

Yes a big outbreak then, and on July 28th 2006, a young man-17 years died in Phichit. He was the 1st after that initial outbreak.

[ginjag]

To add to my last post, re bird flu, the last reported cases worldwide-Vietnam 4 deaths, and Egypt 39. this was recorded 2009.

[surangw]

someone trying to unload more vaccine before it goes out of date?

[Tywais]

the last outbrake of the bird flu was in 1969 (the singapore one) and not in thailand.

You might want to refresh your memory here > Thaivisa Bird Flu Forum

[blackthorn2005]

'People have also been warned not to come in contact with dead poultry'

From now on, all KFC will be served live, bite the head off before consuming your meal

Bird flu is at an epidemic level in Patong! I woke up this morning, my bird flu and took all my money

[tmd5855]

'People have also been warned not to come in contact with dead poultry'

From now on, all KFC will be served live, bite the head off before consuming your meal

Bird flu is at an epidemic level in Patong! I woke up this morning, my bird flu and took all my money

Well done, brought a smile to my face.

Have had quite a few birds flu in morning. Must of been fit enough to hold the bhat in their beaks when they 'flu'