The government warns the elderly and vulnerable groups to get vaccinated After founding the total number of coronavirus victims, most of them were in group 608.
02 March 2022 – Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that from the report on the situation of the Covid-19 epidemic In which the latest number of deaths in Thailand is 45, of which 31 are unvaccinated, and from the reported high number of deaths from coronavirus, it is the elderly who have not been vaccinated as the largest proportion. All vaccines that the government injected to the public are safe, certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The effectiveness of prevention is standard. It is effective in preventing severe illness and reducing death. Even though Omikron is not violent The infection does not enter the lungs The incidence of pneumonia is low. but also cause death Almost all of them are 608 groups, especially the elderly. Therefore, the elderly and group 608 are encouraged to receive at least 2 doses of vaccination, which public health data confirms will reduce deaths by 6 times, but receiving 3 or more injections will reduce deaths by 41 times. compared to the same age who were not vaccinated
“Currently, the current situation of the COVID-19 outbreak has spread widely. In addition, the infection with the mutant virus has increased greatly. Therefore, I would like to emphasize that people who have not been vaccinated get vaccinated asap especially the 608 group, including the fragile group. Ask to receive the booster vaccination at a hospital near your home. To create immunity to support the outbreak of omikron species. and reduce severe illnesses caused by COVID-19,” said Thanakorn.