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Dengue fever still spreading

Dengue fever still spreading

The situation of dengue fever outbreak is still a worry in provinces along the Andaman Coast. The number of infected patients continues to soar. Minister of Public Health Jurin Laksanawisit says the overall situation of the dengue fever spread was still considered critical. This year, the number of infections is 83% higher than last...
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Malaria outbreak in Ranong

Malaria outbreak in Ranong

A malaria outbreak has sickened more 600 people in Ranong so far this year. With the rainy season approaching the disease is expected to spread in the province, which is popular for foreigners extending their stays in Thailand.
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Flu epidemic escalates in Thailand

Flu epidemic escalates in Thailand

It took 8 weeks for Thailand to reach 1500 confirmed cased of the A H1N1 flu virus and 8 days to reach the next 1500 cases. Academics see the epidemic a big blow to Thai economy if the flu outbreak is not kept under control by September.
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Swine flu at British International School

A student at British International School has been diagnosed with swine flu. The school will stay open until it closes for the summer holidays this coming Friday.
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Entertainment venues asked to close

Entertainment venues asked to close

The H1N1 swine flu is spreading rapidly in Thailand. Entertainment venues in Phuket has been asked to close for five days, according to Thai News Agency.
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“Tested positive” for swine flu after visiting Phuket

A 33 year old man from Hong Kong tested positive for swine flu after returning from Phuket on Monday. WHO may declare a global pandemic alert shortly.
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New thermo scanners to prevent H1H1 virus spreading

New thermo scanners will be installed all over Thailand to prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. A fifth patient is undergoing treatment for the virus after retutning from the US.
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