webfact Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Department of Health warns of pathogens after floodBANGKOK, 18 October 2013 (NNT) - Director General of the Department of Health Pornthep Siriwanarangsun has warned citizens to be cautious of pathogens emerging from filth carried in by flood waters.Mr. Pornthep has urged everyone to properly clean and disinfect their homes after being hit by the flood; doing nothing will only cause the spread of harmful germs. He suggested people clean the areas of their homes where water residue can mostly be found: floors, walls, wallpaper and furniture.Some items that are used in the home should also be thrown away to prevent the spread of pathogens or growth of fungi. Mr. Pornthep suggested throwing away items that can hold water such as, pillows, bed mattresses and wallpaper.In order to clean areas with growing fungi, he suggested to use some thick damp tissue and wipe the surface clean in one direction. Promptly after, one should use soap and water to re-wipe the area clean. Lastly, in order to disinfect the area, use 5% vinegar or concentrated alcohol to wipe clean.-- NNT 2013-10-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunisalom Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 "He suggested people clean the areas of their homes where water residue can mostly be found: floors, walls, wallpaper and furniture." Very smart man! "he suggested to use some thick damp tissue and wipe the surface clean in one direction." ..... what? Preferably back upstream, and not towards Bangkok, hey? S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 In order to clean areas with growing fungi, he suggested to use some thick damp tissue and wipe the surface clean in one direction. Or, use the bum gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Never mind trying to educate the nation to wash hands after visiting the toilet or covering mouth whilst coughing TB bacteria over all and sundry.... Edited October 18, 2013 by lemonjelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 They should also advice the flood victims how to purchase new furniture and mattresses without money. The hub of poorer getting poorer.- . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonykalniev Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 yes, throw them away and buy more! long live the consumer economy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayahammer Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Blech bleach and more bleach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) I have a warning for you: Department of Health warns of pathogens after flood doesn't give a dam_n about the flood victims In other words these backstabbing agencies are telling everyone: "If you have a problem, we won't go out and help you, you can help yourselves at your own costs. You wanna have 5,000 Baht compensation program??? We won't come out and help you, you gotta come and get it. That's the Thai(-SHINESE) definition of government agencies' warning: "Go help yourselves, we won't come out and rescue you....", Edited October 19, 2013 by MaxLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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