Emergency operations centre set up to monitor Monkeypox situation in Thailand

13 Sept 08:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Disease Control Department established an emergency operations centre to closely monitor the global Monkeypox situation and assess potential risks within the country, despite no detected cases yet.
The department has increased surveillance on travelers from 15 affected countries and issued advisories urging Thais to avoid contact with rodents/primates, monitor for symptoms like blisters upon return, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.

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