BANGKOK, Feb 5 (TNA) – The taxi driver, the first new coronavirus
human-to-human transmission case in Thailand has been fully recovered and
discharged from hospital.
Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul said he was
released from the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute today after the
latest lab test had confirmed he tested negative to the virus.
Thailand reported 25 new coronavirus cases in total. Out of this number, 16 patients remain hospitalized and
nine others were released from hospital.
The Director-General of the Disease Control Department,
Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai said the taxi driver had a record of picking
up Chinese tourists.
He stopped working once he fell sick and sough medical
treatment, so he entered the disease control system quickly.
This is a good example of public transport driver,
following advice of the public health ministry to reduce risks of transmission
to other people, the director-general said.
The doctor instructed public transport drivers to
disinfect surfaces, frequently touched by passengers, such as handles, seats, armrests
with water and detergent or 70 percent alcohol.
They are also advised
to wear face masks and often wash their hands. (TNA)
