Bangkok: The Public Health Ministry warned people to stay warm during the current cold spell affecting the upper half of the country – to protect themselves against flu and pneumonia, which have already killed five and affected about 8,000 others since early this year.
Public Health Ministry spokesman Dr Suwannachai Wathanayingcha-roenchai yesterday advised people to keep small children, plus the elderly and those with chronic diseases warm, hydrated, and to maintain good hygiene, while avoiding areas that are excessively cold, polluted, or poorly ventilated.