Bangkok, tight control of the meat slaughter factory After finding a cluster of COVID-infected people in Pathum Thani, both in establishments with both Thai and foreign workers
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On March 3, at the Bangkok City Hall. Mrs. Silpa Suayrawee Sangsoon, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, revealed that according to reports of the COVID-19 epidemic It is characterized by clusters (clusters) in pig slaughter plants. In the area of Pathumthani Province From the investigation, there is currently no outbreak of an outbreak. In a meat slaughter factory that is overseen by Bangkok But BMA is vigilant on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In workplaces with workers, both Thai or foreign workers
Including the meat slaughter factory in the Bangkok area continuously. By taking proactive measures to screen for COVID-19 In that group Including coordination with the Bangkok Livestock Office to allow entrepreneurs and foreign workers A screening in the BKK COVID-19 screening system has been carried out in the risk assessment.
Mrs. Silpa Suay continued that in addition, the health office went to the meat slaughter factory in Bangkok. Supervise to publicize, educate and emphasize the continued implementation of preventive measures prescribed by the government and BMA, including alcohol hand washing Put on a mask And gloves during work In this regard, the public should only eat food that has been heat-cooked. And should wash your hands often Especially when handling raw meat or food for the safety of consumers. To prevent COVID-19 contamination
Regarding the Bangkok Market Office, surveillance measures have been implemented. And prevent the spread of COVID-19 Within all 12 regulated markets by arranging staff at the screening point and voice announcements by line Emphasize the measure of DMHTT asking for cooperation with traders and people who come to use the service within the market.
And emphasize that everyone must wear a mask at all times When accessing the service within the market If your body temperature is higher than 37.5, you will need to sit back for 5 minutes and measure your temperature again. If it is still over 37.5, you will be advised to see a doctor immediately. In addition, everyone must register through the Thai platform to win when entering and exiting the market. And follow the measures for spacing 1-2 meters between people
Permanent Secretary of Bangkok said that in addition, the market office installed public relations signs around the market. To provide traders and the people who use the service in the market to know how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Including informing operators, vendors, sales assistants, to clean the stalls on a daily basis Including the storage of food waste Garbage and take it to the garbage rest point provided by the market every day. And has instructed staff to conduct strict market inspections under supervision To comply with the law on public health and related laws.
Ms. Silpaasuay said that at the same time, Bangkok has coordinated 50 district offices to conduct market supervision in strict compliance with the COVID-19 prevention measures in accordance with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on temporary closure of locations (No. 20 ) Dated February 23, 64 with emphasis on DMHTT measures and public relations requesting cooperation for market operators to comply with the Ministerial Regulation on Market Hygiene B.E. 2551
Especially providing good ventilation in the market. If it is found that any market operator violates and fails to comply with the law and disease prevention measures as prescribed by the government. To consider taking action according to the communicable disease law Public Health Law And other relevant laws
Including the case that has been reported that traders are infected with the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in any market, the market owner has closed the business for at least 3 days and has to clean up the market according to sanitation principles. For the safety of merchants and the general public who shop for products, if any market is found to be violated, it must comply with the preventive measures as prescribed by the government. Will be ordered to temporarily close the location And if you see such action, you can notify every district office or the Bangkok 1555 hotline.
For the detection of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in wastewater and swab samples from common contact points in bathrooms on the market. To estimate the spread of infection If coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is detected at any point, there will be proactive screening for the local population. Which is a proactive investigation in the environment That will be able to screen for the infected more thoroughly in all areas
From the operations between 1-23 Feb. 64 in 53 markets, 56 wastewater samples and 196 swabs were collected from common bathroom contact points in the market. Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) was not found in all samples.
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