Russian tourists and volunteers in Thailand warned about leptospirosis
Quick Look
- Leptospirosis, transmitted through contaminated water, is spreading in the flooded city of Rayong in Thailand, where hundreds of Russians may be present.
- Volunteers and tourists helping to clear the rubble are at risk.
- As of September 30, 46 deaths were recorded.
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Why It Matters
In the city of Rayong in Thailand, there were floods, the water was contaminated with Leptospira, which poses a threat to people who come into contact with the water when clearing rubble and garbage.
Russian tourists and volunteers who came to the flooded city of Thailand to help were warned about the spread of dangerous rat fever there. This was reported by the Mash Telegram channel.
It is clarified that hundreds of Russians may be in the city of Rayong, which is under water. The first group of volunteers went there on September 29 from Pattaya. And on September 30, the country’s Ministry of Health made a statement that the water was contaminated with Leptospira.
At risk are people working in water, clearing debris, and removing garbage. Currently, 46 infected people have not survived.
Open Questions
- How many Russians exactly are at risk?
- Are measures being taken to evacuate or provide medical assistance to the injured?
- Is there any information about the condition of the surviving infected people?
