(Photo by Apichart Jinakul)Health officials are monitoring flu patients to better contain the novel coronavirus as both diseases produce similar symptoms. This would help with the early detection of novel coronavirus infections, as the two viruses produce similar symptoms, such as coughing, sneezing and fever, Dr Narong said. Dr Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, the ministry's senior medical consultant, said the special clinics would focus on Chinese and other patients involved in tourism activities or who come in contact with Chinese tourists. The Public Health Ministry rejected as untrue a report the virus could travel a long distance through the air, like TB bacteria. On Monday afternoon, the global coronavirus death toll stood at 910 with confirmed cases exceeding 40,500, and more than 3,400 patients recovered, agencies reported.

Source: Bangkok Post February 10, 2020 15:56 UTC