Interior Ministry warns all districts to watch out for the JN.1 strain of COVID that will spread heavily after New Year. Meanwhile, in Korat, an average of 91 people were infected per day, with 53 people admitted to the hospital. Provincial Public Health Office confirmed there were enough beds.
On January 14, reporters reported that After Mr. Siriphan Srikongplee, Deputy Director-General, acted on behalf of the Director-General of the Department of Local Administration Ministry of Interior A letter has been sent to the provincial governor. Every province nationwide Remind people to be careful and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. After finding that the outbreak increased after the long New Year holiday. Especially the JN.1 strain of the virus, which is severe. and spreads more easily than other strains Including being the main strain that is currently spreading
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Most recently today (January 14, 2024) Dr. Winyu Channet, Deputy Public Health Doctor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, revealed that the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office Under the management of Dr. Suphon Tatiyananthapon, Provincial Public Health Doctor. Has been integrated with relevant agencies Supervise and monitor COVID-19 infected patients. continuously coming Even though it has changed to be a local disease But we still need to watch out for the spread of the disease. From the latest report Found new patients in a week. From 6-12 January 2024, the number is 643 people, or an average of 91 people per day.
Of these, 53 people were admitted to the hospital, bringing the total number of patients from 1 October 2022 to 12 January 2024 to 33,966 people, with 76 cumulative deaths, among the accumulated number of patients. A total of 1,511 people have been admitted to hospital, of which 1,395 have been cured, with the remaining 46 people still being treated in hospital.
However, the epidemic situation is at a low level of severity. There are personnel to take care of it. There are enough beds to accommodate patients. Currently, the number of beds is available for COVID-19 patients. There are 1,081 beds being treated in hospitals, with patients in severe condition. The red level occupies 26 beds, while each type of antiviral drug and Long Acting Antibody are in sufficient stock. which measures to prevent, monitor and control disease outbreaks Still need to use booster vaccination measures for at-risk groups. Can be injected along with the flu vaccine. As for the general public You should protect yourself by wearing a mask, washing your hands, keeping your distance, and checking your ATK yourself when you have symptoms. And establishments must still use COVID Free Setting measures.
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In addition, there must be surveillance to prevent and control disease in special population groups such as foreign workers, prisons, schools and prepare adequate medical treatment measures according to standards. Develop a system for public access to COVID-19 medicines.
As for the case of the strain currently detected by the Department of Disease Control Most of them are strain JN.1, which is a mutant strain from Omicron. This is an infection that has spread and makes it more contagious than the original strain. But it causes less severe symptoms. The same preventive measures can still be taken. and from random testing of patients with severe symptoms or have abnormal symptoms for each person The JN.1 strain has not yet been found in the area, and the epidemic trend is currently stable. Less severe symptoms
However, the 608 risk group needs to take care of their health at all times. Caregivers must take high-risk groups to get vaccinated. As for the general public, they should join in and help each other. By self-protection Wear a mask, wash your hands and keep your distance as a preventive measure. It will help prevent germs from spreading.
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