Thailand Lists Hantavirus as Dangerous Disease

NONTHABURI — 15 May 2026, The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) of Thailand has approved classifying “hantavirus infection” as a dangerous communicable disease, introducing stricter surveillance, requiring disease investigations for patients meeting the criteria within 12 hours, and a mandatory 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts, officials said on Friday. The decision was announced following the […] The post Thailand Lists Hantavirus as Dangerous Disease appeared first on Khaosod English .

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