Tag: Infections
Flood-related bacterial infections on the rise

Thailand’s Disease Control Department is alerting the public to a rapid rise in cases of Leptospirosis and Melioidosis during the rainy season and floods. They [Read More…]
Sweden confirms first case of new variant of monkeypox outside Africa
The person suffering from the disease became infected during his stay in a country where there is currently an active outbreak of the virus.
Thai PM Srettha Takes Sick Leave After COVID-19 Diagnosis

BANGKOK (NNT) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced he is taking sick leave after testing positive for COVID-19. The announcement was made Sunday evening [Read More…]
Dengue Surge Hits Thai Provinces with 8,000+ Cases

Dengue fever has escalated into a significant concern in Thailand, with the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reporting over 8,000 infections and 13 fatalities in [Read More…]
Korat on high alert amid concerns of Zika outbreak
Nakhon Ratchasima: The province’s public health authorities are bracing for a possible Zika virus outbreak, as at least 19 people have been infected across the [Read More…]
Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant

The JN.1 strain of Covid-19, which is highly transmissible but with mild symptoms, is now dominant in the country, says the well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan. [Read More…]
COVID-19 infections rising in Thailand, public advised to wear face masks
Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their [Read More…]
Monkeypox cases rising among Thai youth: DDC key
BANGKOK (NNT) – Cases of Mpox in Thailand are rising, with more cases being found among the country’s youth population. Health officials said 145 Mpox [Read More…]