Bangkok prepares for COVID-19 Adapted to be contagious Surveillance. concern about dengue

Date 31 August 2022 Mr.Chatchat Sitthiphan The Governor of Bangkok (Governor of Bangkok) chaired the meeting of the Bangkok Communicable Diseases Committee No. 10/2565. The Department of Health reports the Covid-19 situation in Bangkok, there is still a tendency to find infected people. Patients are in care, in critical condition, and deaths from COVID-19 are stable, while the death toll is still among the elderly aged 70 and over.COVID-19 o have not received all vaccinations according to the criteria and have a history of chronic diseases, such as patients with chronic renal failure requiring renal replacement therapy (dialysis), who have received organ transplants Patients with bone marrow transplantation, for example, they need to accelerate the need for people with low immunity to be injected with the long-acting immune enhancer (LAAB) for COVID-19 as soon as possible.

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As for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Department of Health awarded 890 doses of LAAB. Distributed to private hospitals and other affiliates 200 doses, the Medical Department distributed 200 doses to affiliated hospitals and UHosNet distributed to 490 doses of affiliated hospitals with 254 doses, or 28.54%.

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on the preparation of drugs for the treatment of COVID-19 Support for post-pandemic entry The Ministry of Public Health has supported antiviral drugs. Both molnupiravir (Molnupiravir) and favipiravir (Favipiravir) in Bangkok continuously, in part, the BMA also bought antiviral drugs on its own. Provide adequate medication management for patients in the Bangkok area

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While the Ass. Prof. Dr. Tawida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok added that today it is necessary to monitor the whole situation. Including preparations in September-October 2022, which will change the status of COVID-19. from dangerous communicable diseases to contagious diseases that need to be monitored on October 1, 2022, during which September will be the time when the Bangkok metropolitan administration will prepare various procedures such as reporting the number of infected people, surveillance, changing plans and plans to support the epidemic After a contagious disease that needs to be monitored, measures could be relaxed, there could be an increase in the number of infected people. Including the practice that must clearly communicate to the public that when there is a contagious disease that must be monitored, compliance with the Universal Prevention (UP) and COVID Free Setting measures must also be strictly respected.

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Public hospitals and health centers will accelerate the increase in vaccinations to prepare for rehabilitation for the provision of the COVID-19 vaccine in Bangkok also open for service at all points They can enter and receive services through appointments. For elderly and bedridden patients or those traveling difficult can contact the nearest public health care center There will be a proactive team to provide vaccination services. Currently, the number of vaccinated people in the 608 booster group is 69%, a percentage higher than the national standard.

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After that, Mr. Chatchat went on to say that The disease situation has improved But for group 608 things are not improving, it is still a high risk. He died and was on a fan. Therefore, it is necessary to get a booster vaccination if the last injection is more than 4 months, which Bangkok is always ready to serve. entire hospital Health Service Center and the Bangkok Vaccination Center, Wesn Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japanese), Din Daeng District

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Meanwhile, as regards the situation of smallpox or monkeypox in Thailand, at present, there are 7 confirmed cases, of which 3 confirmed cases in Bangkok, in the district of Bang Phlat, in the district of Khlong Toei and in the district of Bueng. Kum. The Department of Health visited the area to investigate the disease and advise close contacts of suspected patients to observe symptoms. If symptoms occur, notify the Health Service Center immediately. and monitor symptoms of high-risk exposures for up to 21 days

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In addition, regarding the situation of dengue fever in the Bangkok area, patient data has accumulated. From January 2 to August 20, 2022, there were 1,766 cases. The cumulative (monthly) number of patients from 1 to 20 August 2022 was 333 cases. The number of new cases increased this week (week 33) 155 increase

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However, Dr Panruedi Manomai Phibun Director of the Department of Health said this year should be the year of the epidemic.DengueIn the Bangkok area, where the Bangkok metropolitan administration has notified all relevant units the management of schools, hospitals and communities to comply with the five-year measure, consisting of “close, change, release, improve, practice”, all water sources need to be taken care of to eliminate mosquito larvae. not to get old The collaboration that has taken place has reduced the number of patients suffering from dengue fever in the last 5 years. It is used in cases where disease has already occurred or death has occurred. to control an elderly person who has a disease will not generalize Using measures to deal with mosquito larvae and at the same time asking people to work together to destroy mosquito breeding sites to prevent the spread of dengue fever.

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