Permanent Secretary for Public Health stresses COVID-19 is not serious, adheres to principle of boosting 4 doses of vaccines, can organize New Year’s Eve as usual if at risk of wearing masks, revealing last 3 weeks People parade injected to boost the immune system 10 times
On 21 December at the Ministry of Public Health (Sor Sor.) Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health The chairman of the meeting of the National Committee for Communicable Diseases n. 10/2022 said after the meeting that today there was a meeting with related experts and agencies. When the Department of Disease Control reported the COVID-19 situation, it was found that there were more patients in the past month. But everything was as expected. Serious cases and deaths are on the rise but still under control. The measures to be taken are Accelerate vaccination against COVID-19. In particular, the 608 risk groups are the elderly over 60 years old, patients with chronic diseases and pregnant women. that in the last 3 weeks The 3rd and 4th dose of vaccination against COVID increased 5-10 times. According to the campaign, people should receive at least 4 doses of vaccination or think since the last injection for more than 4 months, then receive a booster needle. Including ready-made immunotherapy (LAAB) in risk groups or groups without immunity from vaccination. Therefore, more injections should be given in such groups.
“Thailand has opened the country without restrictions and there are more than 10 million foreigners arriving, but there is no serious situation that requires a change of policy. Still maintaining the policy to expedite vaccination for at least 4 doses, the measures to prepare medical supplies for treatment Currently, the hospital (hospital) has enough beds and medical supplies. Gathering various activities It can be done, but beware of large crowds. especially in poorly ventilated places Wearing a mask is also a measure to reduce the spread of infection, ”said Dr. Opas and said. During the organization of activities during the New Year can be operated, but beware of 608 risk groups
