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Thailand became the first nation outside of China to report a novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection on January 13, 2020, making it the first country to do so.
A WorldPop team study from the Personal Hygiene Market found that Thailand topped the list of coronavirus-prone nations.
Thailand has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak following a weak third quarter for the economy. In the third quarter of 2019, Thailand's economic growth slowed to 2.4%.
As part of its efforts to stop the coronavirus from spreading, the Thai government has announced a partial lockdown. In addition, it has taken a number of non-fiscal and fiscal measures to limit the impact on its economy and people's well-being.
Thailand Cases of COVID 19: Confirmed, recoveries, and deaths There were 1,651 confirmed coronavirus cases in Thailand. On March 1, the nation reported its first coronavirus death.
On March 19, the most COVID 19 cases were recorded in Thailand. Except for a few imported cases, the most recent cases have been reported from Bangkok entertainment venues, religious ceremonies, and the Lumpini Boxing Stadium.
Although initially denying having left the country, one of the three new cases that were reported on February 26 had recently traveled to the Hokkaido region of Japan. The coronavirus test was administered to the infected individual after they admitted to having visited the affected area. He is currently receiving treatment at the Bangkok B.Care Medical Center.
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On February 4, 138 citizens of Thailand were evacuated from Wuhan, China, by the government of Thailand. A Thai AirAsia carried the evacuees to the U-Tapao airport. When they arrived, they were sanitized and checked for symptoms.
Six of the 138 people who were evacuated have been taken to hospitals because temperatures were too high, and the remaining ones will be quarantined for 14 days at a naval resort in Sattahip.
According to Reuters, doctors at the Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok have been able to successfully treat coronavirus cases in Thailand by utilizing a combination of HIV medications like lopinavir and ritonavir and the antiviral medication oseltamivir.
The Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital in Sattahip is observing and treating cases that have recently been confirmed. Nakhon Pathom and Samitivej hospitals are two other hospitals that test suspects or educate the public about the situation.
Preventative measures taken by the government of Thailand Thailand raised its level 3 travel advisory on January 23, 2020, advising against all non-essential travel to China. On March 26, the nation entered a state of emergency that lasted until April 30. All foreign nationals are prohibited from entering the country, borders have been closed, and numerous regions have been placed under lockdown. Additionally, 28 additional airports have received health surveillance systems from the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
In addition, all hospitals that admit patients with coronavirus symptoms such as fever, cough, and sneezing have implemented screening measures. Health educators were instructed to conduct community screenings and report any cases to the DDC via its hotline, 1422.
Even though no suspected cases were reported, the cruise ship MS Westerdam was denied entry by the Thailand government as a precaution. Before being permitted entry into Cambodia on February 13, the ship with 1,455 passengers and 802 crew members was denied entry at Guam and Manila ports.
Due to travel restrictions and coronavirus-related health concerns, the March MotoGP race has been postponed.
Songkran, the Thai New Year's celebration, has been canceled, according to the government. Additionally, it has ordered the country's schools and colleges to remain closed for two weeks. Due to the beginning of an increase in Bangkok coronavirus cases, sports venues, movie theaters, and entertainment venues will also be closed for 14 days.
To stop the coronavirus from spreading, the island of Phuket has been locked down since March 30. In addition, it is anticipated that all of the island's airports will be closed from April 10 to April 30. More than 60,000 migrant workers from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar have left the country as a result of the move.
How well equipped is Thailand to combat the epidemic?
According to a note from the Thailand Embassy, Thailand was ranked sixth out of 165 countries worldwide and the most prepared country in Asia in the event of an epidemic.
Thailand had the second-strongest health system in the world, able to treat the sick and protect healthcare workers. In terms of preventing the emergence or release of pathogens, it came in third.
The "Big Cleaning Week" was started on February 4 by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand to educate the general public about proper personal hygiene at work, at home, and in public places. It has been suggested to hotel managers to keep an eye on tourists' health for signs of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus outbreak in Thailand: Measures and effects Because China is Thailand's largest exporter, there will soon be a negative impact on trade. Thailand gets about 20% of its imports from China. According to the Thai National Shippers' Council, as reported by Reuters, it is anticipated that Thailand's exports to China will decrease by approximately $65 million.
Thailand's exports fell by 7.9% in the second quarter of 2019, and the third quarter was no different. The manufacturing sector's slowdown was offset by the services sector, but the economy may not be saved in the first quarter of 2020.
