Ministry of Public Health pointed to a decrease in the likelihood of COVID cases in Bangkok Improve disease control measures in the area
Date 31 January 2021 time 08:36
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Ministry of Public Health reveals trends of COVID-19 cases In Bangkok, decreased compared to the end of December – early January. Most of the cause of the outbreak is from people who do not defend themselves when they are with friends – close people
Dr. Wichaya Pawan, Director of the Institute of Prevention and Control of Urban Disease Said during the news conference on the situation of the COVID-19 virus on January 30, ’64 that the situation in the area of Bangkok continues to report new cases But the trend is down compared to the end of December – the beginning of January.
During the past week Have more cumulative patients From the large outbreak of the group in 2 cases: the birthday party And staff in restaurants in shopping malls It also found infection among friends. More close friends It showed that the people had weakened self-defense measures. Especially when in a group of close friends or close people There will be meals together. Talk loudly Including those who are at risk but do not quarantine themselves, resulting in someone close to the infection.
The director of the Institute for Prevention and Control of Urban Diseases said that in the past week Urban Disease Prevention and Control Institute in collaboration with Bangkok increases disease prevention measures in the area, such as increasing the speed of detecting outbreak Emphasize all service units to increase surveillance in patients with respiratory and lung diseases. Proactively search for patients by randomly detecting infection of labor. In factories of all sizes Including searching for infections that may be hidden in the community Aimed at Thai people with service occupations and exposure to foreign workers, such as the district office, public health personnel, BMA police, buses for hire. Win motorbike, etc.
“The outbreak is a group that occurred in the past. It is an important lesson to help prevent this from happening again. Not going to a risky place Participate in risky activities Or close to people at risk May infect and spread to people close to it And if there are any risk factors, they must be examined and taken to protect themselves Wearing a face mask / cloth mask Is a small beginning Of taking care of each other It’s a life vaccine Help prevent many diseases As well, keep in mind that you must not put yourself at risk of infection. Don’t wait for the spread to be difficult to control. Because by then it might have been too late, “Wichan said
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