The Ministry of Public Health does not ask that the sick number is zero. But must be at a control level, leave the NACC and avoid the party first
On February 1, the Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health), Dr. Chawet Sannamwat, Director of the Department of Disease Control and Emergency Health, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) announced the situation of coronavirus infection 2019 or COVID-19 in Thailand today found 836 new cases of COVID-19, 39 of them found in surveillance systems and services, 793 active community searches, 4 of those arriving from overseas and entering quarantine. The number of new outbreaks accumulated 19,618 cases, close to touching 20,000 cases.
While 16 severely ill patients were endotracheal intubation, 11 were in Bangkok, 7 were in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan, Ubon Ratchathani and Khon Kaen province, 1 each. Males account for 1: 1.63, Thai nationality, 32% or 1 in 3 of the infected. Myanmar nationals 62.51%, Cambodia 0.92% and others 4.54%
Dr. Chao Tasan said that after the proactive measures to search for infected people in the community, especially Samut Sakhon Causing more than 700 new infections per day to be found continuously Some days, as many as 959, the infected person search showed appropriate measures to address. Take care of infected people Exposure to and following the epidemic spreads, while 103.5 million cases worldwide cumulative, 395,465 with a cumulative death of 2.23 million.
Dr. Chao Tasan said that Thailand began to relax measures. But must pay attention to prevent risks In the new outbreak, we used to have 63 provinces that have been infected, although now it has reduced to only 12 catches. Measures have been eased. We also want to relax for a long time. I don’t want the fire to rise again. I do not want a lot of sparks to spread from any point. Requires cooperation from all sectors of society
However, the overview of the new outbreak We keep statistics well. There are 14 provinces that have not been infected yet, and there are 42 provinces that have not been infected for more than 7 days. We hope that there will be more provinces next week.
“The opportunity for us to see zero takes time. And the center is not our goal. Because intensive measures must be used Which affects economic driving Our goal is to control There may be some cases of infection. But at a manageable level, businesses can continue, ”said Dr. Chao Tasan.
Dr. Chao Tasan added that the easing of measures in each area as follows:
1. Relaxing restaurant The highest and strict control areas are Samut Sakhon, sitting up to 9:00 pm, the most controlled areas are Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani and the controlled areas. Sit in the store until 11:00 p.m., in the highest surveillance and surveillance areas. Sit at the time required by law
2. Drinking alcohol in restaurants And the opening of pubs, bars, karaoke, highly regulated and strict areas Maximum control area Inability to open or drink alcohol in the restaurant Control area Able to open and drink until 11:00 pm maximum surveillance area Open until 24.00 and surveillance area. Can be done within the time prescribed by the law
And 3. educational institutions in the highest and strict control areas Still can’t open Maximum control area Use blended learning Control area Maximum surveillance area And surveillance area Able to open classes as usual
Dr. Chao Tasan said that traveling across the province Please see the announcement from the country where you must travel to. However, strict preventative measures must be worn by wearing masks, spacing and washing hands. Some provinces can declare stricter policies. In order to screen people traveling into the area, such as travelers from the red province To monitor symptoms at home. Leave the house as necessary In the case of Samut Sakhon Which is the most strictly controlled area Please avoid traveling as much as possible.
“Organizing various parties Should be avoided first Because the atmosphere in the event will lead to Drinking alcohol will weaken your defensive behavior. But please everyone try to keep their distance Postpone the party Wait for the epidemic situation to be resolved, ”said Dr. Chao Tasan.
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