Hantavirus Declared Thailand’s 14th Dangerous Communicable Disease

Thailand mandates 42-day hantavirus quarantine

Thailand has classified hantavirus as a dangerous communicable disease despite no cases having been detected in the country, saying that any high-risk contacts of infected persons must quarantine for 42 days.

Thailand declares hantavirus "dangerous communicable disease"

Thailand declares hantavirus "dangerous communicable disease"

Hantavirus declared Thailand’s 14th dangerous communicable disease

The designation covers both Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand declares Hantavirus “dangerous communicable disease; approves strict measures for compliance  – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on May 15, 2026 8:58 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN/ WEB DESK Thailand has declared Hantavirus a “dangerous communicable disease” amid growing global concern over its spread. The country’s National Communicable Disease Committee approved strict measures, including reporting suspected cases within three hours, disease investigations within 12 hours and a 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts. According to Thailand’s Health Ministry, enhan…

Thailand declares hantavirus a dangerous communicable disease

Infection usually occurs through contact with infected rodents or exposure to their urine, saliva, or droppings.

Thailand declares hantavirus ‘dangerous communicable disease’

Bangkok: Thailand's National Communicable Disease Committee on Friday approved the designation of hantavirus as a \"dangerous communicable disease.\" According to the Ministry of Public Health, the...