Phuket health officials on alert for Mers, Zika
The Phuket News


Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada told the press that health officials were on alert to prevent Mers and Zika outbreaks. Photo: PR Dept

PHUKET: -- Despite not a single case reported on the island, health officials are on alert to prevent any possible outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) or the strains of the Zika virus in Phuket, Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada announced yesterday (Feb 3).

“The Public Health Ministry issued a warning to all provinces to be aware of the possibility of a Mers outbreak following a 71-year-old Omani man being confirmed as infected with Mers arriving in Thailand on January 23,” he said.

Regardless, the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) ramped up health security measures at the airport and hotlines have been set up so people can report any instances of people believed to be carrying or infected with either of the two infectious diseases, he said.

Dr Krit Sakulpat of the PPHO explained added, “Phuket health officials are keeping an eye on arrivals at the airport, piers and main bus terminal.

“Any people arriving from risk countries who within 14 days develop any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, running nose or sore throat, must see doctor right away.”

A total of 31 people in Phuket had been checked for possible Mers infections, but all were found to be clear of the disease, he added.

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-- Phuket News 2016-02-04

good they are doing something.

But the daily slaughter on the roads is ignored? Is it because they believe in reincarnation?