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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Thailand : Dengue fever outbreak situation still critical

Via NNT :

" BANGKOK, 12 August 2010 : The situation of dengue fever outbreak is still a worry as the number of infected patients continues to soar.

Minister of Public Health Jurin Laksanawisit said the overall situation of the dengue fever spread was still considered critical. This year, the number of infections is 83% higher than last year and seems to be rising. The numbers during past few months were also higher than the same period of last year by 40%.

The cumulative infection toll since January stands at 48,514. Out of this number, 53 died. Last week alone, 3,135 more people were infected with 10 dead. The top 10 provinces with the highest infection rate are Chanthaburi, Tak, Songkhla, Narathiwat, Satun, Pattani, Krabi, Trat, Phatthalung, and Rayong."

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