Covid-19 infected anesthesiologist not a new case in Buriram: governor

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
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Thatchakorn Hatthathayakul, governor of Buriram, confirmed today that an anesthesiologist was tested positive for Covid-19 infection, but it was not a new case as it was one of the five existing cases found in the province.

The anesthesiologist had made no contact with patients at risk of contracting Covid-19 at Buriram Hospital, before presenting symptoms of the virus on March 19.
The condition of the anesthesiologist has improved and 30 – 40 medical personnel of the hospital are now in quarantine for 14 days, Thatchakorn said.