Solid food but not yet TV for saved eight

Senior health officials informed reporters Tuesday at Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, saying the group would remain under surveillance at the hospital for at least a week

"All eight are in good health. "said the Permanent Secretary of Public Health, Dr. Jessada Chokdamrongsuk.

They showed no sign of problems with their diving hours at safety, he said.

All boys had shed a kilogram or two while they were trapped in the cave but could now get out of their hospital beds

They received medication to stabilize their white blood cell count , which had increased due to lack of food and a cold, wet environment, said Jessada.

The first four outgoing footballers, aged 14 to 16, were taking vitamin B1 and removing the sunglasses that they had to wear full-time to protect their vision.

The four who came out later, ages 12 to 14, were still wearing sunglasses, he said.

The two people with signs of pneumonia responded well to antibiotics and their fever and coughing eased, Jessada said.

The boys said that they had not seen bats or other animals inside the cave, but the doctors were watching for any signs of infectious disease, who could appear only after two days

"They are also in good mental health., able to talk and appear cheerful." Some even joked with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during their visit Monday evening, "Jessada told reporters. through a window.

"If the tests reveal no signs of infectious disease, we will allow their families to talk with them, but they will have to wear protective suits and stay two meters away."

All children had to talk on the phone with their families later on Tuesday

When asked what the boys had said first, Jessada said, "They were grateful and happy to be here. to be saved and wanted to go home. "

cave, the boys were fed energy gels and sweet food to build their strength gradually. On Tuesday morning, they were able to eat normal but sweet-tasting food, said Jessada, and "They seem to be often hungry."

Their requests to watch television were refused while waiting for consultations with psychiatrists.