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Thailand mandates 42-day hantavirus quarantine
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.
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