Ministry of Public Health reveals a medical assistant with COVID-19 Enjoining masking measures
On February 20 at the Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health), Dr. Jakrath Pittayawong-anon. Director of the Epidemiology Division, Department of Disease Control, announced the situation of the spread of coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 in Thailand that This week, there were 918 cases of infection in 19 provinces and 58 provinces reported no further infections. For those infected in the Bangkok area today, 1 was found to be a nursing assistant, however, it is necessary to further investigate how they are connected to the patients who come to the hospital (Hospital).
Dr. Jakrath said that For the case of Phonpat Market, Pathum Thani Province, there were still people infected from the surveillance system. In Pathum Thani, 2 cases were found, Ang Thong and Samut Prakan Province, 1 each for the proactive search for communities surrounding the Pornpat market. And 7 vulnerable areas and markets, with a total of 415 cases of infectious illness, distributed in many provinces Each province distributed will be reported tomorrow, both neighboring provinces and distant provinces.
“Overall Samut Sakhon started to decline. Infected with no more than 100 each day, it is considered reasonable control of the disease. Bangkok this week, not more than 10 infections per day, Pathum Thani is still reported. This week, the reports came in quite a lot. Due to the outbreak of the Pornpat market, Suchat market and surrounding communities as well, so those who have been to the market. To sell or go home Take care of yourself by wearing a mask all the time. During this period of 14 days at home, do not come out to meet many people. To reduce the risk of spreading other diseases, “said Dr. Chakrarat.
Dr. Jakrath said that in summary, the situation still found major cases of infection in Bangkok, Samut Sakhon and Ang Thong area. In many provinces, the situation was more relaxed. Are adjusting measures to relax the whole restaurant Various entertainment venues Or various stores To use more services Can have more activities More people Provinces at risk have to protect themselves Reduce the risk by wearing a mask all the time. When out of the house or using public transport They are now worried because they are less likely to wear masks, wearing them the wrong way, wearing them under their noses, under their chin. Is the cause that can spread infectious diseases to be added
Dr. Jakrath said that The first 200,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac, China, will first inject 100,000 at risk groups to build immunity. The key point is Injected and will help prevent sick. Or severe illness Reduce the risk of death But there is not enough information to prevent transmission, so even vaccinated, you must protect yourself from infection. Or can spread infection further By wearing a mask Because if infected and spread to people with underlying diseases at various risk groups May become severely ill and die
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