The COVID-19 Situation Management Center (STF) reported the situation of the epidemic in the country today. 110 new cases were found, including 64 domestic infections, 30 local migrant workers from proactive screening in the community, and 16 foreign arrivals who entered the state-provided quarantine facilities (Quarantine Facilities). Comprised of Myanmar 2, Russia 4, India 1, Saudi Arabia 1, Turkey 1, United Kingdom, 1 Mozambique, 3 in the United States, 1 Germany and 1 in France.
For the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the country Most recently, there are 6,020 cases, 4,061 cases of domestic infection, of which 1,338 are infected among foreign workers and 1,959 of those who come from abroad.
As for the other 15 recovered patients, totaling 4,152, 1,808 were still in hospital, with 60 cumulative deaths.
While there are 80,207,155 cumulative cases worldwide, 1,757,394 deaths, with the United States having the highest number of cumulative cases of 19,210,166, 338,263 deaths, while Thailand is ranked 144.
Dr. Thaweesil Wissanu Yothin, a spokesman for the Commission, said that there are 60 cases of infected in the country today that are linked to Samut Sakhon Province. Touch 3 previous confirmed patients and wait for investigation.
There were 33 provinces with patient collectors: 1. Samut Sakhon 2. Bangkok 3. Nakhon Pathom 4. Samut Prakan 5. Chachoengsao 6. Pathum Thani 7. Saraburi 8. Uttaradit 9. Phetchaburi 10. Phetchabun 11. Krabi 12. Kamphaeng Phet 13. Khon Kaen 14. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 15. Nakhon Ratchasima 16. Prachinburi 17. Phuket 18. Suphanburi 19. Samut Songkhram 20. Chainat 21. Phichit 22. Angthong 23. Udon Thani 24. Chaiyaphum 25. Nakhon Sawan 26. Nakhon Si Thammarat 27. Surat Thani 28. Ratchaburi 29. Chon Buri 30. Loei 31. Ubon Ratchathani 32. Songkhla and 33. Nonthaburi The parts that have more media reports have not been reported to. The CRC and the number of infected in each area will have an effect on the measures that each area will take care of.
Today, the Prime Minister has ordered to increase the structure. FEC by adding a COVID-19 situation management center Ministry of Interior Which the work of The Commission will set a general guideline. As for the details, the provincial governor will consider appropriate in each area. As for the regulations prohibiting assembly throughout the country Because there is a risk of spreading the disease
As for the screening of government house officials As it is an important place where the administration of the country is working, special surveillance is required. The RTCPR test has a high cost, averaging about 2,000 baht / person and takes 2-3 hours in the first step, so using the Immune blood test (Rapid Test). RTCPR is repeated again for confirmation. In which the result is Negative
A spokesman for the Commission confirmed that It is safe to wear a cloth mask to prevent COVID-19 infection. And give you a feeling of comfort Don’t believe fake news that doesn’t work. Because to, however, than did not enter
It is reported that During this afternoon, officials will conduct disinfectant spraying and ozone drying in all government house correspondent rooms.
Dr. Opaskarn Kawinpong, MD. The director-general of the Department of Disease Control said the epidemic in the country was rapid due to mutations but decreased in intensity. The original mortality rate of 5% was now 1% and most of the infected patients had no or very few symptoms.
In the case of Samut Sakhon Province, additional proactive screening was found in nearby areas and found fewer infected people. Making them more confident in disease control This requires cooperation from the public to comply with the principles of hygiene and refrain from unnecessary activities. Currently, there are 10,400 cases in the laboratory, 1,337 cases of infection, representing 12.8% of which will continue. The number of infected patients in 33 other provinces totaled 234 cases, most of them were provinces near Samut Sakhon Province.
“We still attach great importance to Samut Sakhon Province Even though there are people who are infected with no severe symptoms But a large number of infected people It is therefore imperative that the field hospitals remain confined to infect others. But it is regrettable that some people still prevent it. Prolong the situation Difficult to control Which is not good for the brothers and sisters of Samut Sakhon Province as well, “said Opas Dr.
For locking down, it is prohibited to move foreign workers. To carry out screening Those who need to enter the risky area must follow strict hygiene measures. However, people can still travel to different provinces but should be careful at all times. By following hygiene measures To prevent infection and transmission Because most of the infected people do not have symptoms
“Wearing a face mask will reduce the infection by more than 90%. Simply put, it’s a daily vaccine,” said Dr. Opas.
Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that during this time, people are asked to check the information received. By waiting to hear the news conference every day of FEC and Ministry of Public Health Because there are some issues that may require cooperation from the public
Dr. Sophon said that in the case of Big Bikes, there are related persons traveling from Bangkok, Krabi, Phuket and Songkhla. Which are family and close people This resulted in an additional 14 people infected, a total of 19, which now has people attending the event to request additional screening. Including those exposed to high risk In the case of low-risk people, they quarantined and observed symptoms for 14 days.
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