Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Advising people who vote to vote to strictly follow the COVID-19 prevention measures, including wearing a mask, washing hands, using a personal pen (if any) and social distancing. to prevent infection and invites people, especially risk groups Get the rainy season fighter vaccine (Dual Immunity) to prevent influenza together with the COVID-19 booster dose, as Thailand is about to enter the rainy season. There may be an increase in the spread. The vaccination can reduce severe illness and prevent death.
Today (11 May 2023), Dr. Tares Krassanirawiwong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that since October 1, 2022, COVID-19 has been adjusted to be a contagious disease that must be monitored. Although there is no large epidemic at present And the World Health Organization has declared an end to a public health emergency, but COVID-19 has not gone away. 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. And this coming Sunday there will be a big election in Thailand. Each polling station may have crowded gatherings of people, Department of Disease Control therefore recommends that people strictly follow the COVID-19 prevention measures. To prevent infection: 1) Wear a mask at all times while going out to vote. 2) Wash your hands with soap or alcohol gel. both before entering and after leaving the polling place; 3) use a personal pen (if available); and 4) maintain a distance of at least 1 meter from others.
For the situation of the outbreak of COVID 19 in the past week From April 30 – May 6, 2023, 1,699 new patients were hospitalized, averaging 242/day, 10 deaths, 219 pneumonia and 113 intubation.
Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn, M.D. 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 and COVID-19 cases will increase seasonally. therefore inviting people to receive influenza vaccination along with the COVID-19 booster dose according to the policy of “Rainy Season Companion Vaccine” 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 symptomatic HIV-infected), 6. Obesity (weight greater than 100 kg or BMI greater than 35 kg/m2) and 7. Aphasia who are unable to help themselves People can receive services at a hospital near their homes.
In addition, 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 diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, hand, foot, and mouth, which has a high morbidity among young children and school-age children. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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Information from: Division of Epidemiology/Bureau of Risk Communication, Department of Disease Control
May 11, 2023
2023-05-11 07:46:03
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