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The Ministry of Public Health ordersเล่นสล็อตto monitor and monitor travelers from high-risk countries. after the Marburg virus outbreak in Central Africa causing at least 9 deaths

Marburg virus infection is one of 13 dangerous communicable diseases. According to the Communicable Diseases Act B.E. 2558, the morbidity rate is as high as 88% or more.

Even though Thailand has not yet found a patient with Marburg virus, Dr. Tares Krassaniyawiwong, MD. The Director-General of the Department of Disease Control (Kor.), Ministry of Public Health, stated that at present there is an increase in travel from various countries to Thailand. Causing the Department of Disease Control to monitor the situation closely from the World Health Organization and other departments to continuously analyze and assess risks.

Director-General Khor. said that there was no travel ban announced at this time. But focusing on screening measures for travelers from Equatorial Guinea and neighboring countries

Earlier, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea. Causing at least 9 deaths and 16 people suspected of being infected and experts have been sent to take care of the situation.

While at the end of last week Cameroon found two suspected cases of Marburg virus and had no travel history to the affected area in Equatorial Guinea.