BANGKOK, 27 July 2009 (NNT) – The Public Health Ministry reported the world’s first case of a foetus having contracted the A(H1N1) virus to the World Health Organization (WHO). Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai stated that the baby was born prematurely as the 26-year-old mother was infected with H1N1 flu virus and gave birth only [...]
BANGKOK, 14 July 2009 (NNT) – Tourism and Sports Minister, Chumpol Silpa-archa, assured that the influenza A (H1N1) outbreak had no impact on national tourism, indicating that the economy would be more affected by political issues. Mr. Chumpol stated that the latest number of foreign tourists traveling into the nation was at 26,000, which was [...]
BANGKOK, 9 July 2009 (NNT) – The Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia indicated that Thailand’s counter-measures against the influenza A (H1N1) were along the right lines. Dr. Samlee Plianbangchang, the WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, stated that the strategies used by the Thai Public Health Ministry to handle the [...]
BANGKOK, 30 June 2009 (NNT) – The health condition of a man hospitalized at the Rajavithi Hospital for influenza A (H1N1) infection is reportedly severe, he is currently under close observation and care from medical staff. Medical Services Department Deputy Director-General, Wanchai Sattayawuthipong, reported that the 47 year old man now had severe complication of [...]
BANGKOK, June 23 (TNA) – 125 new Thai cases of influenza A(H1N1) were confirmed in Thailand on Tuesday, raising the country’s total number of patients to 899. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Dr. Somchai Chakkrabhand said among the 899 cases, only ten remain in hospital. Dr. Somchai noted a-57-year-old woman, contracting the new virus [...]
