After the UK found a smallpox infection More (Monkeypox) Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) revealed that the Department of Disease Control has raised the level to monitor those traveling from high-risk countries. According to the information from the International Communicable Disease Control and Quarantine Division, the Department of Disease Control reported that the number of registered travelers from high-risk countries are: English Spanish Portuguese Between May 1-22, 13,142 people traveled from the UK, 1,352 from Spain and 268 from Portugal.
In addition, the Center for Public Health Emergencies was established, Department of Disease Control in case of smallpox. to monitor the situation, trends and anticipate future situations to prepare long-term and medium-term plans to improve strategies and appropriate measures
Although Thailand has not reported any cases of monkey pox during this period, at the same time, Thailand is beginning to allow more entry into the country. They may be at risk from travelers from endemic areas, including the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden, the United States, Canada and Australia. or those traveling from countries in Central Africa and West Africa both in the international entry-exit channels, or those who travel from such countries to major tourist provinces
Therefore, people are asked to closely follow the news. and if you have to travel to a country where smallpox cases are found You should be careful as follows:
1. Avoid contact with vectors, including rodents such as rats, squirrels, and primates such as monkeys, although there have not been any reports of the disease in these animals in Thailand. If you come into contact with animals, wash your hands with soap and clean water. and after returning from a country that has had a smallpox outbreak to observe symptoms If you find any abnormalities such as fever, rash on your face, arms and legs, seek immediate medical attention. and inform the travel history
2. Follow Universal Prevention measures by washing your hands frequently with soap or alcohol gel. Separate all personal belongings and do not share with others. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, mouth with your hands, eating cooked food, etc.
3. Avoid contact with secretions, wounds, blood and lymph of animals. or eating undercooked infected meat and avoid contact with secretions such as saliva, droplets, or lymph from people with suspected illness or risk history. even if there is little chance But it can occur through close contact with the patient through secretions. from the respiratory tract or blistered skin
Department of Disease Control will closely monitor and notify the public periodically If you have questions, ask for more information at 0 2590 3839 or 1422.
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