“4 measures recommended by Department of Disease Control before entering polling stations during the election”

The Department of Disease Control recommends doing 4 things before entering the voting booth.

Today (11 May 2023) Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) revealed that since October 1, 2022, COVID-19 has been adjusted to a contagious disease that must be monitored. Although there is no large epidemic at present And the World Health Organization has announced the end of a public health emergency. But COVID-19 not gone anywhere Daily infections are still found. And the risk of transmission still arises from group activities, so it is important to take personal protection measures at all times.

“On Sunday, May 14, there will be a big election in Thailand. Each polling station may have crowded gatherings of people, Department of Disease Control therefore recommends people to follow the prevention measures for COVID-19. strictly to prevent infection 1. Wear a hygienic mask all the time while going out to vote. 2. Wash your hands with soap or alcohol gel. both before entering and after leaving the polling station 3. Use a personal pen (if available) and 4. Keep at least 1 meter distance from others.” said Dr. Tares.

Director General Department of Disease Control Mentioning the situation of the outbreak of COVID-19 that in the past week From April 30 to May 6, 2023, 1,699 new patients were hospitalized, an average of 242 per day, 10 deaths, 219 pneumonia and 113 intubation.

side Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control added that At this time, Thailand is entering the rainy season. which is during the Division of Epidemiology It is expected that influenza patients will be found. and COVID-19 seasonal increase Therefore, people are invited to receive influenza vaccination in conjunction with the COVID-19 vaccine booster according to the policy of “Dual Immunity Vaccine” (Dual Immunity) to increase immunity before it enters the epidemic phase. Highly effective vaccines can reduce severe illness and death. By injecting at the same time in the upper arm area, 2 sides, each needle, which both types of vaccines are safe There are few side effects and especially 7 risk groups, hurry up to receive the vaccine as soon as possible. because of this group If sick, the symptoms will be more severe than the general group, including 1. Pregnant women 4 months or more 2. Young children aged 6 months – 2 years 3. Patients with chronic diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney failure, cancer patients undergoing treatment, diabetes) 4. Elderly people aged 65 years and over and people with impaired immunity (including those with symptomatic HIV), 6. obesity (weight greater than 100 kilograms or BMI greater than 35 kilograms per square meter) and People can receive services at a hospital near their homes.

“Also, next week will be the time when school starts. Therefore asks for cooperation from both parents and teachers. closely supervise the child Educational institutions should have screening measures and observe children’s symptoms before going to school every morning. To monitor respiratory contagious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, hand, foot and mouth disease, which have a high morbidity among young children and school-age children. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422, ”said Dr. Sophon.