Ministry of Education, Casino and Karaoke Making COVID spread before the new year, ask those who have been to observe themselves for 14 days
On December 31 at the Ministry of Public Health (SorThor.), Dr. Opaskarn Kavinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, together with Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn Director of Division of General Communicable Diseases Performance Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control Announces the situation of coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 in Thailand
Dr. Opas said that since December, COVID-19 infection was found. Among migrant workers in Samut Sakhon Province and linked to gambling centers in Rayong, Chonburi Province, and others, Thailand has a total number of infected people in 51 provinces, most of them still in Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Chonburi. Rayong, Nonthaburi, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi and nearby In the provinces, it was found not as many as 1-2 cases, not more than 10, and following up close contact with high risk. Having a test for infection Including quarantine for 14 days to calm the disease down
Dr. Opas said, for example, a group of big bike drivers in Koh Lanta District, Krabi Province, we can fully follow the contacts. Although there are people infected in many provinces But can control the situation quickly There was no epidemic, so it was expected. Although distributed in different provinces, but if preventive systems such as village health volunteers (Or Sor. Or Sor.) Help report patients or those who come to report themselves Will reduce the staff time a lot Make it detect faster Keep track of touches quickly The disease will not spread. Is the cooperation of the people
“In the New Year season, I ask you to record your own timeline when you go out and meet someone. When there is a patient, this reduces staff follow-up time. Overall, though, it seems to spread to many provinces. But the overall picture is not concerned. But there are some instances where an example is required to illustrate why the Ministry of Public Health, Department of Disease Control, or other agencies must issue risk-point measures, such as the case of an outbreak in a gambling stealth facility, ”said Dr. Opas.
While Dr. Sophon said an example of the incident was a meeting with a patient in Rayong Province. That started last week By finding the first patient, 55 years old, went to check for treatment with a bad smell When taking the history, it was found that Went to a gambling smuggling place Before I got sick Causing further investigation to find other patients On the increase in the number of patients Between 12-30 December, partly found in Rayong and the first of them involved in gambling. However, in the past 7 days, the report found additional people involved in other provinces, for example, today in Chanthaburi Province reported 5 new cases, all of which have a history of entering the gambling area. With many places Therefore, this group of people, when they have been infected, will have a chance to spread in the place they use the service. Or a place that does not wear a protective mask
Dr. Sophon said that in Trat province, three new cases were reported in the same family, with a 54-year-old father having a history of entering a gambling smuggling facility. Can see that people entering the closed place Air-conditioned room There is a shouting cheer while gambling, there is a chance of spreading infection In which people with symptoms are more widespread than people without symptoms However, some of these people are not very old. Little or no symptoms Unless the infection has not been detected
Sophon Iamsiritaworn
“Therefore, with information found by gamblers in many provinces in Rayong, Chanthaburi, Chonburi and Trat. Ask those who have been to those places Since December 1, that is the beginning of the infection. I have observed symptoms at home for 14 days. If you find symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, no odor, tongue, taste, wear a mask and try to travel by private car to check for infection immediately, ”said Dr. Sophon.
Dr. Sophon said that in the absence of symptoms Please be strict in self defense. By wearing a mask at all times, keep your hands spaced out, wash your hands frequently, and avoid crowding into the area. And refrain from mingling with family members Especially in the elderly People with congenital disease, however, if 14 days from the last day of returning from the casino It will be considered safe If you have any questions, you can contact the hotline 1422.
Another case involving entertainment venues and restaurants in Bangkok on 17-30 December, Dr. Sophon said that when the disease was investigated, more details were made to know more. With an infected person in the said service facility in Nonthaburi And most recently found at Nakhon Pathom, so people who used to use entertainment venues around Pinklao Notice the same symptoms. Which is the first case It started with a 44-year-old karaoke shop employee with the first symptoms. Then a 29-year-old singer at a karaoke restaurant became infected and a 37-year-old Thai man, domiciled in Nonthaburi, came to use the service. And found two Lao nationals working here, another infection was detected And a sporadic increase in such places
“When investigating the disease, we can see the relationship in the nature of the air-conditioned room, the narrow space with poor ventilation. And service providers, including waiters, singers, cooks, have the opportunity to get infected And when customers come to use the service, there is a chance to infect customers Initially 22 infected people were found and when additional contact was sought. Currently, 43 cases of infection have been found from 33 yesterday. It can be seen that the number is increasing steadily. Therefore, I would like to emphasize that people who go to entertainment venues, restaurants, Pinklao area or elsewhere please observe themselves for 14 days. ” Dr. Sophon said.
Dr. Sophon said that it is worrisome. Singers at this entertainment venue have the opportunity to sing at other entertainment venues, so be careful to observe yourself. Currently, Bangkok bans the opening of such entertainment venues and reiterates that from December onwards, please observe yourself as well. Reiterate that the New Year’s Eve party Welcoming the new year, I wish to be a family celebration. And asked to wear a mask Prevent the risk that will occur
Dr. Ekachai Phiensriwachara, MD. A spokesman for the Department of Health said today is the New Year’s Eve, welcoming the New Year. All health workers are also working to monitor and control COVID-19. At the same time, one year has passed since the global COVID-19 outbreak, but the situation remains worrisome.
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