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Thailand Mandates 42-Day Quarantine for Hantavirus: What You Need to Know
Thailand has classified hantavirus as a "dangerous communicable disease," mandating a 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts of infected individuals, despite no confirmed cases within the country. This move follows a cruise ship outbreak from Argentina, bolstering preventative measures.
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Thailand has officially classified hantavirus as a dangerous communicable disease, mandating a 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts. While no cases have been reported domestically, the Ministry of Public Health is bolstering surveillance following a high-profile cruise ship outbreak.