No sign of H3N2 virus found in Thailand, PM Prayut affirms

No sign of H3N2 virus found in Thailand

BANGKOK, 27 July 2017 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has affirmed that the H3N2 virus has not been detected in Thailand and has advised the media against spreading erroneous information that could start a panic.

Gen Prayut said the Ministry of Public Health merely advised caution and readiness, adding that media outlets should not spread erroneous information that could cause a panic. 

The website managed by the Disease Control Department www.riskcomthai.org revealed that the spread of the H3N2 virus in Hong Kong is a seasonal outbreak and is not a new strain. No signs of the virus have been detected in Thailand.

The public is advised to cover their mouths and noses when coughing and sneezing. People with the flu should wear sanitary masks and regularly wash their hands, sanitize objects with which they come into regular contact, such as doorknobs and railings, and stay home until they recover.

 

-- nnt 2017-07-27