The prime minister reiterates the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this February

The Prime Minister reiterated the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to all groups of Thais equally. And meet international standards And even the European Union Will issue measures to control the export of vaccines But the prime minister is still convinced that he will give the Thai people the first dose of vaccine in February

Today (31 Jan 2021), Anucha Buraphachaisri, a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha gave the guidelines for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine, adhering to the principles of fair distribution of vaccines. And meet international standards By the National Vaccine Committee Will administer a vaccination plan And the Ministry of Public Health Will closely monitor and evaluate vaccination results It is expected that the first dose of vaccine will begin in February.

Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha

Target group 3 stages “vaccination”

The target groups were classified into three stages: Phase 1, when the vaccine was limited. Conducted in epidemic areas To vaccinate medical personnel And public health outposts, people with underlying diseases And people over 60 years old

Phase 2 increased vaccine phase Will expand the area to cover the whole country To maintain the economy, society and the security of the country By prescribing the COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare professionals And public health beyond the front line, staff with the opportunity to contact infection, occupations that have the opportunity to come in contact with many people And those involved in international travel

And phase 3, period when the vaccine is sufficient To build immunity at the population level Will be vaccinated to the general public To restore the country back to normal

Order to expedite the publicity of correct information

A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office said that the Prime Minister delegated the relevant departments. Integrate action plans in all dimensions. Especially the vaccination action plan for each group of people Including the handling, transportation and storage of vaccines To maintain the effectiveness of the vaccine, while also instructing various agencies Accelerate public relations Communicate accurate information to people in the area as well.