rooster59 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 About 20 Zika cases confirmed in Bangkok but there are no fatalities yet BANGKOK:-- About 20 cases of Zika virus infection have been confirmed in Bangkok, but none of them have shown any symptoms of sickness, said Dr Wanthanee Wattana, deputy city clerk of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. All of the cases have been placed under watch for a 30-day period of time to ensure that they will not fall sick and will be fine, she adding that they were asked to confine themselves at homes so as not to spread the virus. Meanwhile, a pregnant woman in Sathorn area who was diagnosed of being infected with Zika virus and fell sick has given birth to a baby and both the mother and the child are doing well, said Dr Wanthanee. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/20-zika-cases-confirmed-bangkok-no-fatalities-yet/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-09-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 "BANGKOK:-- About 20 cases of Zika virus infection have been confirmed in Bangkok, but none of them have shown any symptoms of sickness, " then why did they seek medical help. Anyway, the fact they have the virus is a reason to be concerned, let9 not forget, not all that are infected seek nedical assistance, so 20 cases is only the tip of the iceberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 There must be a mistake, only last week some Charley at the MFA said this wouldn't happen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 If Singapore has over 200 cases, multiply that by 10 for Thailand. I don't believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 They simply dont know how many cases are out there, Thais will never admit there is a problem , as they know it will affect tourism . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Remember the bird flu outbreak and the emphatic official denials to protect poultry exports ? Nowadays it's all about protecting tourism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 1 hour ago, lemonjelly said: There must be a mistake, only last week some Charley at the MFA said this wouldn't happen . http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thailand-assures-no-spread-zika-virus-country/ Ah but, if you read the article and what the august spokesman said "confined to small areas" eg. Bangkok; Issan; Far North; Eastern Seaboard; Central and Southern regions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) 26 minutes ago, BigBadGeordie said: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thailand-assures-no-spread-zika-virus-country/ Ah but, if you read the article and what the august spokesman said "confined to small areas" eg. Bangkok; Issan; Far North; Eastern Seaboard; Central and Southern regions. Exactly! So I wonder when are they to going to admit there is an outbreak? According to the WHO, an outbreak, or "Increasing or widespread transmission" is defined as "More than 10 locally transmitted cases of Zika virus are reported in a single area, OR at least two separate areas report locally transmitted cases of Zika virus, OR Zika virus transmission is ongoing in an area for more than 3 months." Thailand now scores an 'X' in all three scenarios. 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: she adding that they were asked to confine themselves at homes so as not to spread the virus. <deleted>. The infected should be asked to refrain from unprotected sex, other than that there is zero risk of person to person transmission (other than mother to unborn child). Edited September 11, 2016 by metisdead Overly derogatory term removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Why would fatalities be important? It is not known to be fatal, unless you abort the baby.......... And you can bet that if the confirmed cases are 20, then undiagnosed or misdiagnosed will be hundreds times more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) What we know. Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus.Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. Zika primarily spreads through infected mosquitoes. You can also get Zika through sex.There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Zika. What we do not know. If there’s a safe time during your pregnancy to travel to an area with Zika. How likely it is that Zika infection will affect your pregnancy. If your baby will have birth defects if you are infected while pregnant. https://www.cdc.gov/zika/pregnancy/ Edited September 11, 2016 by Wilsonandson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Why does Thai news keep saying "no fatalities yet" when Zika isnt fatal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 ...reading up on 'Zika'..... ...a 'fictitious condition' ....it says...... 'in fact caused by pesticides'.....and even impurities in vaccines....!!! ...wow....!!! ....so as far as .....'spraying pesticides to combat 'Zika'......??? ...God help us...... ...it was in the news that they had undertaken 'widespread spraying' in Miami...amidst massive protests... ....something not right here.... ...culling of the population....??? ...God help us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBkk Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Zika Pray tell us. Why is it always tha magic number of 20 cases that's been found albeit now having the alternative of - about. Candy coated news is a favourite of any scoops that even have an inkling to affect or constitute a decline in tourism. Thus, from bombs to lethal mossie bites people living in Thailand are easily dispensable when the Thai baht is at risk. Edited September 11, 2016 by ScotBkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Zika is largely a concern to pregnant/trying to become pregnant women, correct? Most healthy adults need worry very little, as while it has links to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, this is rare and symptoms otherwise tend to be mild? At least that was the impression I have received, though I have not read extensively on it lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 9 hours ago, lemonjelly said: There must be a mistake, only last week some Charley at the MFA said this wouldn't happen . hope for the best as this virus is likely to travel to countries hosting tourists. best us to keep monitoring and exercising the usual precautions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, Katia said: Zika is largely a concern to pregnant/trying to become pregnant women, correct? Most healthy adults need worry very little, as while it has links to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, this is rare and symptoms otherwise tend to be mild? At least that was the impression I have received, though I have not read extensively on it lately. unfortunately zika is not rare and it has spread all over the world. the symptoms tend to be mild and the effect on pregnant women depends on the strain of the virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I didn't say Zika was rare. I said that Zika causing issues related to Guillain-Barre was rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 4 hours ago, RBOP said: Why does Thai news keep saying "no fatalities yet" when Zika isnt fatal? Because it can lead to paralysis and death: http://www.who.int/features/qa/zika/en/ Wikipedia has an article on the Guillain–Barré syndrome mentioned in that link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillain–Barré_syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Zika infections in pregnant women have been shown to cause microcephaly, a severe birth defect in which the head and brain are undersized, besides other brain abnormalities. Suwannachai said that 30 pregnant women with Zika were being monitored in Thailand. So far, six of the women had given birth without complications or any birth defects. Sixteen out of Thailand’s 76 provinces have confirmed cases of Zika since January this year, according to the health ministry, but no birth defects or deaths have been reported. “There have been no deaths or complications so far, so I urge our brothers and sisters not to be alarmed,” said Suwannachai. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/fortune/2016/09/11/zika-thailand-bangokok-cases/%3fsource=dam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Would Zika be that bad for Thailand??? Given driving standards I doubt brain size is that important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 5 hours ago, RBOP said: Why does Thai news keep saying "no fatalities yet" when Zika isnt fatal? They're talking about the complications which happen weeks later. You won't read much about this as it's devastating when it happens, you could get bitten and be dead weeks later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 11 hours ago, rooster59 said: All of the cases have been placed under watch for a 30-day period of time to ensure that they will not fall sick and will be fine, she adding that they were asked to confine themselves at homes so as not to spread the virus. If you have Zika and a mosquito bites you the mosquito will catch it from you. Mosquitos are not born with Zika. This is how it spreads. Apparently this happens during the first 7 days after infection. I think this works with most animals like cattle as well but these particular mosquitos prefer to bite people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 5 hours ago, Wilsonandson said: What we know. Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus.Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. Zika primarily spreads through infected mosquitoes. You can also get Zika through sex.There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Zika. What we do not know. If there’s a safe time during your pregnancy to travel to an area with Zika. How likely it is that Zika infection will affect your pregnancy. If your baby will have birth defects if you are infected while pregnant. https://www.cdc.gov/zika/pregnancy/ That's all very good, but I'm sure most know that info, I was reading it in the hope it had some relevance to the OP, but sadly I couldn't find any.. but hey, you had your say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, Rorri said: That's all very good, but I'm sure most know that info, I was reading it in the hope it had some relevance to the OP, but sadly I couldn't find any.. but hey, you had your say. Master baiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said: Master baiter. Nice language, I thought profanities were against the rules... but hey, I'm not, unlike some, going to report you, but will wait and see if the Mods do something.. And yes, I did understand the use of "baiter." Edited September 11, 2016 by Rorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, Rorri said: Nice language, I thought profanities were against the rules... but hey, I'm not, unlike some, going to report you, but will wait and see if the Mods do something.. And yes, I did understand the use of "baiter." <deleted> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorri Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) 1 minute ago, Wilsonandson said: <deleted> Childish.... very childish Now, back to the OP. Why didn't Dr Wanthanee Wattana warn pregnant women... wait, that might have caused panic, and more awkward questions for him to answer. Edited September 11, 2016 by Rorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, Rorri said: Childish.... very childish Now, back to the OP. Why didn't Dr Wanthanee Wattana warn pregnant women... wait, that might have caused panic, and more awkward questions for him to answer. What have I done to upset you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 as already brought up in previous Threads, and again in some previous Postswithin this Thread; about that in cases of births happening where the zika virus has been coincidentally detected... and add to that, also in earlier Posts that the births of children, with the zika virus - have no birth defects detected... Put it all together, and yet again it is clear that zika virus has nothing to do with the attributed birth defects. It is only if the unfortunate mother has been bitten by a mosquito, that has been laboratory-infected (sprayed) with the concoction used to cause infertility in the following generation(s) of mosquito the mad-scientist experiment has now spread it's dirty fingers worldwide It is the chemicals that are causing the birth defects, not the zika virus itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thailand finds 21 new cases of Zika in Bangkok, including pregnant woman Reporting by Amy Sawitta Lefevre BANGKOK: -- Twenty-one new cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus have been confirmed in central Bangkok, including a pregnant woman who later gave birth with no complications, Thailand's public health ministry said on Sunday. Residents in the Thai capital were urged not to be alarmed after the cases were confirmed in the Sathorn area of the city, an up-market neighborhood popular with the city's expatriate community and part of the capital's business district. "Of the 21 cases confirmed in the Sathorn area there was one pregnant woman who recovered and gave birth successfully," Ministry of Public Health spokesman Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai told Reuters by telephone. Full story: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-zika-thailand-idUSKCN11H04N -- © Copyright Reuters 2016-09-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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