BMA revealed today in Bangkok There were 32 additional cases of COVID-19, accumulating 2,021 people with history of traveling at risky locations Have a risky career Or previously touching the patient 8 COVID checkpoints ready to use Bang Khun Thian Hospital for the Elderly Set up as a field hospital
Today (Jan. 12) Lt. Col. Sophon Phisuthiwong Deputy Governor of Bangkok As the Director of the Center for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Bangkok (BMA), chaired the BMA Meeting No. 8/2564. With the management team of Bangkok Bangkok Spokesperson Representative of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Royal Thai Government And representatives from government agencies under the relevant Bangkok Metropolitan Administration attended the meeting at Rattanakosin Room Bangkok City Hall (Sao Chingcha), Phra Nakhon District
At the meeting, the situation of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) in Bangkok was reported. Today, there are 32 new cases, including 2,021 cumulative cases, with a history of traveling at risk locations. Or have a risky occupation In addition, the relevant departments have reported the progress of the assigned mission. And a command from the Center for the Outbreak of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) (CRC), which has instructed all provinces to continuously screen for cross-provincial travel especially The 5 provinces of the highest and strictest control areas are Samut Sakhon, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In Bangkok, there are 8 checkpoints for people entering the area, consisting of: 1. Under the bridge over Phutthamonthon Sai 3 Road, Borommaratchachonnani Road, inbound side, Thawi Watthana district, 2. In front of the Asian University Road. Petchkasem inbound side, Nong Khaem district 3. In front of PTT gas station, Rama 2 branch, Soi 92, Rama 2 Road, inbound side, Bang Khun Thian district 4. In front of Suksanaree Wittaya School, Ekachai Road, Bang Bon District 5. In front of the warehouse, Gate 8, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, side Inbound Don Mueang District 6. Intersection under the Mahanakorn Expressway Suwinthawong Road, inbound side, Nong Chok District 7. In front of Je Ngor’s kitchen Bangna-Trad Road, inbound side, Bangna and 8. In front of PTT gas station (Thai Waree Wood), Kanchanaphisek Road, inbound side, Taling Chan District, however, in order to operate all 8 screening points as Go through the same steps and patterns. Also in order not to cause confusion to the public The municipal office, together with the district office, has therefore considered a new operational guideline. It will provide clear details and formats to the meeting tomorrow.
For preparation of field hospital establishment To support the care of patients with COVID-19 Initially, Bangkok prepared the Bang Khun Thian Elderly Hospital For observing the symptoms of an infected person without symptoms Or mild symptoms in controlled areas, especially the highest control areas It can accommodate 500-600 beds, and is in the process of preparing another 3-4 additional space which is in the process of exploring and understanding with local residents In which if the establishment of a field hospital is complete as planned It is expected to accommodate 1,500-1,700 patients.
On this occasion Deputy Governor of Bangkok He thanked and encouraged all staff who have been dedicated and committed to their work. Help each other take care and help people. In order to get through this crisis together
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