26 Dec 20 – At the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Opaskarn Kavinpong Director-General, Department of Disease Control State of the situation of the spread of COVID-19 that now, although the COVID-19 Will spread faster from Mutation But the severity of the disease has decreased This resulted in 1,808 hospitalizations, almost all of whom had mild symptoms, but only three had serious symptoms. And he had to use a respirator because he was an elderly person and had a common disease. The old uncle at Mae Sot District, Tak Province, knew that he had removed the ventilator, but had to continue treatment for a while. People in Mae Sot District
In Samut Sakhon Province, since December 17, many infected patients were found in the shrimp market, then an aggressive search for the patients in the surrounding area was found due to the presence of a large foreign force. That said, in the Thai Union area, there were 2,060 cases, 134 infected cases, 936 Thai seafood market, 137 infected cases, although the rate of infection was lower. Less when compared to the shrimp market, but it is still at a high rate Therefore, the Ministry of Public Health needs to proactively search for yellow areas, including Soi Si Mueang, Mahachai Niwet Market, Krok Krak Temple, P Company, Ban Eua Arthorn Tha Chin Community. For further treatment and to see the spread of infection But found than distribution The disease itself is less. Making more confidence in disease control, however, at present, there are 10,411 infectious agents in Samut Sakhon province and 1,337 believed.
Dr. Opas further stated that in Samut Sakhon Province, we still attach great importance to disease control, prohibiting migrant workers from entering the province, while Thai people can still travel in and out. Instead, go only to the necessary areas so that important activities of the province are not shut down, such as factories that produce consumer products. And please refrain from all public activities, be it joyful events And entertainment venues To control the disease, concentrate for spreading infected people from Currently, there are 234 cases of infection in 33 provinces, such as Bangkok 77 cases, Samut Prakan 18 cases, Nonthaburi 13 cases, Phetchaburi 12 cases, Samut Songkhram 11 cases, Saraburi 8 cases, Krabi 8 cases, etc.
In the part of Samut Sakhon Province, the Ministry of Public Health wants a hospital in order to quarantine the infection not to mix with others in Community of Samut Sakhon Provincial Governor must establish Sanam Hospital To bring infected people to areas where they can be controlled and not spread. But some people do not understand and prevent the establishment of Sanam Hospital Happens Giving an opportunity to give control The disease is delayed And the situation is protracted at Not good for the people Sumthorn Sakorn itself Therefore begged to really help each other Since the establishment of a sanatorium hospital is an important measure for disease control and the provincial governor of Samutsakorn intends to complete it quickly.
When asked if there are some provinces currently locked down, Dr. Opas said that there are currently some Provinces are divided into 4 levels, namely, the highest controlled provinces, which are Samutsakhon Province, the controlled province is Samut Songkhram and Ratchaburi, etc. The next province is the highest surveillance province and Surveillance province All such provinces prohibit labor. Foreigners move in and out.
When asked, repeated that There are some people who need to travel in Samut Sakhon Province, but do not go to the shrimp market. How do I behave? Dr. Opas said that regardless of the area of Samut Sakhon province asked to refrain from traveling, including returning home during the New Year season. If possible, please refrain because the elderly are at risk of infection. Asked to use online activities instead, while in other provinces with infected patients In most provinces, only 1-2 infected people can find the infected and those infected quickly. There is no risk of being able to travel, but wherever you go, be sure to wear a 100 percent face mask, wash your hands, keep your distance, and travel in a private vehicle is better than traveling. Public and be careful of yourself
Dr. Opas also mentioned the case of a new infection in Rayong. There were preliminary reports of nine confirmed cases and awaiting confirmation of results from four other high-risk family members who were under urgent investigation of the disease. The group has activities that are at risk of infection. Which was initially reported as a gambling-related activity. However, infected people are rarely willing to cooperate in providing truthful information about where they have traveled. Due to fear that they might be prosecuted Causing difficulties in the investigation of the disease It is a worrying case.
All nine cases of the infection have yet to be included in the 110 new cases announced today by the NCPO.
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, said that for the investigation of the disease The party or big bike group at a hotel in Ko Lanta District, Krabi Province, has now found 19 patients, one of which is a 45-year-old man from Samut Sakhon Province. 1 person and have an infection causing transmission to people at the event And families who attended the event We have people in touch. High risk gradually come to be examined at the hospital As for those exposed to low risk, they are asked to monitor and watch. Continue to observe their symptoms until the end of 14 days.
When asked if I get sick after traveling to a vulnerable area Where can I get tested? Dr. Sophon said that if a person is at high risk, she can request a test by Show information to the place where the infection occurred. Can be examined for free according to various hospitals The doctor will assess the risk If not close to an infected person So please observe your symptoms before 14 days.
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