BANGKOK: Thailand detected its second case of a mysterious SARS-linked virus in a visitor from China, health officials said on Friday (Jan 17), as authorities ramp up airport screenings ahead of an expected surge in arrivals for Chinese New Year.
The 74-year-old Chinese woman is being treated at hospital after presenting with symptoms at Thailand's biggest airport Suvarnabhumi on January 13, according to the health ministry.
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