BMTA reports driver line 34 infected with COVID-19

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The BMA informed the bus driver on Line 34, Hua Lamphong-Rangsit with COVID infection, ordered to stay sterilized for 3 days for the passenger to collect the fare for testing.

On February 15, 64 working group of Infectious Disease Emergency Operation CenterCorona virus 2019 (COVID -19) Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) issued a notice stating that Meet the bus driver (Bus) Route 34, Hua Lamphong-Rangsit route. Infected with COVID-19 Which all contents are as follows

Throughout the past spread of COVID-19 disease, the BMA under the Ministry of Transport. Has implemented measures to prevent the spread of such disease Which is in accordance with the preventive action guidelines of the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Always strictly

However, the BMA apologizes to inform him that Because on 9-12 Feb 64, the staff of Prachathipat Hospital And public health officials in Thanyaburi District Have been integrated together in the detection of the COVID-19 virus Suchart market and commercial buildings around Thanyaburi District Pathumthani Province

Which on February 11, 64 health officials Has inspected the staff to fix the regular bus (hot bus) No. 34 (operating in front of driving the afternoon bus), 1 male, who lives in the area of ​​Suchart market. While being examined The staff did not have any illnesses.

Later, yesterday (February 14) at 9:00 a.m., the health worker informed the bus driver the results of the inspection. After receiving COVID-19 infection, he was admitted to Lam Luk Ka Hospital, Pathum Rani Province, and yesterday at 7:00 pm, BMA received such information. From the Director of Area 1, it has taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as follows:

1. The BMA has notified the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Public Health To inform the details of people infected with the COVID-19 virus According to practice guidelines in case of encountering an infected person By coordinating the duties of the Public Health Office, Pathum Thani Province

2. Previously, from 1-12 Feb. 64, the infected employees did not have any sickness. Later, on February 13, 64, employees came on duty on the 34 number of hot buses. 1-40063 Body temperature measurement result of 36.5 Celsius, including wearing a mask all the time while on duty And wash your hands with alcohol gel The bus leaves Rangsit garage at 13.45 hrs. Arrives at Hua Lamphong at 15.00 hrs. And returns to Rangsit at 19.28 hrs. It appears that employees have fever, headache and body aches. Mr. Tha then went to see a doctor at Ruean Phaet Clinic. And go back to rest at home

3. The infected workers performed duties on regular buses No. 34, 1-40063, during the last shift of each day. Therefore there is no driver to continue driving Also, when the driver brings the car back to the garage after completing the mission on each day The interior of the bus will be sprayed immediately with a disinfectant product containing 70% alcohol, ensuring the cleanliness of the buses. Safe from the COVID-19 virus

In addition, the organization suspended the use of the bus for a period of 3 days in order to spray cleaning and disinfect the vehicle, including parking garages and bus release terminals.

4. BMTA has been verified that Which fare collector has the infected staff performed? Which now allows employees to collect the said fare I stopped work to see a doctor to check for the COVID-19 virus.

The BMA has implemented measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, including wearing a face mask all the time while on duty on the bus. Washing hands with alcohol gel Spray cleaning the interior of the passenger car with alcohol. Both before and after the car was taken to serve the people

Announced on February 15, 2021

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