Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, MD Director General Department of Disease Control Revealed yesterday (December 11, 2022) to the case of finding a persondied on the plane During a trip from Saudi Arabia on December 10, 2022 at 9:00 (Thailand time), the Communicable Disease Control Officer International Checkpoint for Communicable Disease Control in cooperation with Suvarnabhumi Airport Medical Department The disease investigation found that The deceased was a 71-year-old Thai man who received 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and did not receive a third dose of the vaccine. In addition, he received the flu vaccine and meningococcal vaccine. and asthma patients Relatives of the deceased denied allergy to drugs.
The director general of the Department of Disease Control also said that the deceased had travelledpilgrimage In Saudi Arabia With a total of 5 family members since Nov 27, 2022, while in Saudi Arabia 3 days before returning to Thailand. deceased symptomsasthma Fatigue, cough, then treat according to symptoms. When he is expected to return to Thailand on December 10, 2022, before boarding the plane, there is weakness. I had to get a wheelchair to be delivered to the plane door.
Then, while on the plane at about 8:00 (Thailand time), a passenger sat nearby noticed abnormal symptoms seems to be sitting with bent neck Then inform the crew to help. which found no vital signs of the deceased Therefore, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed by the crew and the foreign nurse who was a passenger on the plane. and an automated external defibrillator (AED), but no vital signs
This is because the patient meets the criteria for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which is considered a dangerous communicable disease. According to the Communicable Diseases Act BE 2558 which requires close surveillance The sample was then taken from the posterior nasal cavity. Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) eCOVID-19 by RT-PCR method at Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute and Disease Control Laboratory Suvarnabhumi Airport The result found the genetic material of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus, but did not find the genetic material of MERS virus , then the staff sent the body for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
On the side of Dr Sophon Iamsirithavorn, Deputy Managing DirectorDepartment of Disease Control added that I would like to express my condolences to the family of the deceased. And ask the public to believe that Thailand has a strict surveillance and screening system in place. Coordinate with the Immigration Office Increase the efficiency of screening tourists from high-risk countries. If a traveler has a suspected illness after returning from a foreign country with reports of emerging illnesses, he or she is encouraged to undergo a medical examination and report the travel history to a physician.
However, I would like to highlight the measures that are important for the general public. and 608 risk groups (elderly people over the age of 60, patients in 7 chronic disease groups and pregnant women) should receive at least 4 doses of vaccination, and those who received the last dose of vaccine for more than 4- 6 months should rush to receive a booster vaccine to boost immunity. prevent serious illness and reduce the chance of death from COVID-19 All species currently found Able to receive vaccination in hospitals close to home across the country
For people traveling abroad and at risk, it is essential to receive a booster vaccine at least 14 days before travel. Also, you should wear a mask and wash your hands often with alcohol gel. and distance from others If people have respiratory disease Watch your symptoms and see a doctor as symptoms get worse. For more information, contact the Department of Disease Control hotline on 1422.
