News Forum - Woman in central Thailand is country’s first female monkeypox case

[Thaiger]

A woman in central Thailand has been confirmed to have monkeypox today, making her the fourth monkeypox case in Thailand, as well as the country’s first female case. The 22 year old Thai national checked into a hospital in Samut Prakan on Wednesday, and tested for monkeypox yesterday (Thursday). After the tests were cent to Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University, it was confirmed that the young woman had the virus. She is now being treated at Bangkok’s Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute. Meanwhile, authorities are trying to track down people who had close contact with the woman. The woman said she had had […]

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[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

17 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

The DDC’s director-general, Dr Opart Karnkawinpong, suggested that people avoid close physical contact with strangers,

Come on, don't be shy, say it: foreigners!

[Ramanathan.P]

All tourists are strangers.....simple as that. Could it be another blow to the ailing tourism industry......have to wait and see

Edited August 5, 2022 by Ramanathan.P

[Janneman]

Yea well, avoid the strangers. Umm, errr, but this woman is Thai? Just like the second confirmed case? Better avoid all Thai too then.

[palooka]

Might also be a few direct questions asked of her close contacts, when released.

[ronnie666]

Sorry is this news? Woman or man that have monkeypoc? I already think they make to much big thing regarding this... 1 pandemic now every decease will be handled like a pandemic

Edited August 5, 2022 by ronnie666

[HiuMak]

1 hour ago, ronnie666 said:

Sorry is this news? Woman or man that have monkeypoc? I already think they make to much big thing regarding this... 1 pandemic now every decease will be handled like a pandemic

making a mountain out from a mole hill

[Bluesofa]

11 hours ago, palooka said:

Might also be a few direct questions asked of her close contacts, when released.

Or more specifically what was released during the 'close contact'.

15 minutes ago, HiuMak said:

making a mountain out from a mole hill

Don't tell me there's going to be molepox next. Will it be traced to someone involved in the underground lottery?