The Department of Disease Control clarified that a 49-year-old Thai man found “COVID-19”, an ancient infection.



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Disease Control Department Explain the case of a 49-year-old Thai man who detected an infection “COVID-19” While performing a physical exam, you are preparing to return to work abroad Being an old infection that occurred a long time ago

On December 3, 2020, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Acting on behalf of the Director General of the Department of Disease Control Addressing cases of COVID-19 infection is a 49-year-old Thai man while undergoing a physical, preparing to go to work abroad, the Department of Disease Control requests information that the Department of Disease Control of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 3, Nakhon Sawan Province (Sister Kor Por 3, Nakhon Sawan Province), which is at Kamphaeng Phet province charge Disease investigation team dispatched Go to the area with the Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Public Health Office And related agencies in the area To join the investigation See details and find additional contacts. In addition to providing advice on prevention and control of diseases in such areas.

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From the investigation of the disease it was found that in this case it was a 49-year-old Thai. Previously (August 63), the patient was working in Uzbekistan. In the company where the patient works, there is a person infected with COVID-19. Being a foreign worker And in mid-August ’63 he returned to Thailand They were detained at SQ in Bangkok. Both tests were negative. After the arrest, they returned to their home in Kamphaeng Phet province. Then the patient will go back to work abroad. Therefore he traveled from Kamphaeng Phet province For a medical examination before traveling abroad In a private hospital in Bangkok

Until last November 30 The laboratory results of December 1, 2020 were found and sent in a laboratory by RT-PCR method at the Center for Medical Sciences 6, Chonburi province. 19 in small quantities the results of the blood test It seems that the immune system is found. It shows up as an old infection that has been going on for a long time. That the ability to transmit infections is highly unlikely AND it was expected that the patient could have been infected from foreign countries. Close contact with this patient (5 colleagues speaking) All 5 test results showed no COVID-19 infection.

Dr. Opas reiterated that the Ministry of Public Health and other relevant organizations in the area will carry out the investigation. And measures to prevent and control intensive and continuous diseases to complete the process Build trust in the people of the area and in all Thais.

However, everyone must take care of themselves and protect themselves. Follow strict and continuous preventive measures as before. “Wear masks, wash hands, separate items, space them, reduce congestion” will help ensure safety. If an infected person is found The Ministry of Public Health will act immediately. For more information, contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.

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