Discovery of fifth case 'shows screening effective'An official uses a thermal camera at the arrivals hall of Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Bangkok. Mr Sathit said the discovery of the latest case indicated that measures, including checking incoming passengers at airports and handing out health guidelines, were effective. The first case, a 61-year-old female tourist from China, was confirmed on Jan 13. The fourth case is a 73-year-old Thai woman who is being treated at a hospital in Nakhon Pathom. "Among the 900,000 Chinese travellers who visit Thailand each month, 50% come with tour groups which are directly affected by the recent order from the government.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2020 23:26 UTC