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DDC says Thailand’s top Covid variants show no signs of greater severity
DDC says Thailand’s top Covid variants show no signs of greater severity
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says the country’s three most detected Covid-19 variants — NB.1.8.1, JN.1 and XEC — are being closely monitored, with current data showing no evidence of more severe illness or higher death risk.Govt urges calm as dominant NB.1.8.1 Covid strain shows no sign of greater severity
Govt urges calm as dominant NB.1.8.1 Covid strain shows no sign of greater severity
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
The government says Thailand’s dominant Covid-19 strain, NB.1.8.1, is being closely monitored but has shown no evidence of causing more severe illness, despite a seasonal rise in infections.Thailand to quarantine DRC arrivals even without symptoms
Thailand to quarantine DRC arrivals even without symptoms
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thailand tightens Ebola controls, requiring travellers from or through the DRC to enter 21-day quarantine even if they show no symptoms.DDC urges calm over Singapore Covid spike, says NB.1.8.1 already dominant in Thailand
DDC urges calm over Singapore Covid spike, says NB.1.8.1 already dominant in Thailand
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says people should not panic over Singapore’s Covid-19 rise, noting that the NB.1.8.1 variant is already the dominant strain in Thailand but has not led to a severe outbreak.NB.1.8.1 now Thailand’s dominant Covid variant as officials track Singapore surge
NB.1.8.1 now Thailand’s dominant Covid variant as officials track Singapore surge
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says the NB.1.8.1 Covid-19 variant now accounts for 50.95% of detected samples in the country, while officials monitor a sharp rise in cases in Singapore.Thailand tightens Ebola checks for DRC and Uganda arrivals
Thailand tightens Ebola checks for DRC and Uganda arrivals
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Thailand has tightened Ebola screening for Thai and foreign travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda after both were declared affected zones.Thailand steps up mpox clade Ib surveillance after two new cases
Thailand steps up mpox clade Ib surveillance after two new cases
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
Thailand’s DDC is monitoring mpox clade Ib after two new cases linked to close contact and sexual contact with strangers in crowded tourist areas.Hantavirus declared Thailand’s 14th dangerous communicable disease
Hantavirus declared Thailand’s 14th dangerous communicable disease
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Thailand’s disease board has approved hantavirus as a dangerous communicable disease, requiring reports within three hours.No Thais on hantavirus cruise ship, Thailand studies listing it as a “dangerous communicable disease”
No Thais on hantavirus cruise ship, Thailand studies listing it as a “dangerous communicable disease”
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Thailand’s National Communicable Disease Committee has ordered a formal study of hantavirus before classifying it as a “dangerous communicable disease”, while confirming no Thai nationals were on the cruise ship linked to the overseas cluster.DDC warns nicotine pouches are addictive, illegal to sell online
DDC warns nicotine pouches are addictive, illegal to sell online
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control warns that nicotine pouches are not harmless, saying they contain addictive nicotine and are banned from online sale and advertising.