COVID situation

Warning about the COVID-19 situation

The Department of Disease Control warns that the situation of COVID-19 is unbearable and has not relaxed measures to prevent disease. Accelerate dual vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 to reduce severe illness and death.

The situation of COVID-19 is getting worse and the disease prevention measures have not been relaxed.

Today (May 15, 2023), Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control Mentioned that the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand tends to increase continuously after the Songkran Festival. Last week, there were 2,356 hospitalized patients, an average of 336 people per day, an increase of 39%.
compared to last week While the patient was severely ill, doctors diagnosed pneumonia. and intubated patients This increased by about 45%, and the death toll doubled, with more than half (55%) of the 608 unvaccinated. The rest are those whose immunity level against COVID-19 has greatly decreased, including those who received the latest vaccination. or has been infected for more than 6 months, it is recommended that people receive the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the influenza vaccine as soon as possible To reduce the risk of getting seriously ill from both diseases and emphasizing that if sick with respiratory symptoms, check ATK and avoid close contact with group 608. When detected with 2 positive results, wear a mask. and notice the symptoms If symptoms are severe, see a doctor. for people with immunocompromised conditions go to receive the finished immunotherapy service or LAAB at the center hospital general hospital and other government-affiliated hospitals. and enough beds to care for severely ill COVID-19 patients

Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn, M.D. Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control added that on May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization Announcing the end of the international public health emergency in the case of COVID-19, but still reminding all countries to remain vigilant. and preventing and controlling the outbreak continuously Including speeding up vaccination to ensure that there is a sufficient level of immunity against COVID-19 at the individual and population levels. To reduce the chances of getting seriously ill and dying from COVID-19, any type or model of vaccine can be used, injected once a year, provided that the distance from the last dose or history of infection is at least 3 months. prevent flu By injecting each side of the upper arm And this week the school reopens. Ask parents and teachers to observe symptoms. Screening sick children with respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, to stop at home and get cured first. It will reduce the chances of spreading the virus in school. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.

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