MOPH advises Bangkok to be prepared to deal with COVID-19 into endemic disease
Date 02 May 2022 time 18:18
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health reveals that the Covid situation in Bangkok is likely to improve. There is a comprehensive care system for infected people. More than 60% of people who have received the 3rd dose vaccination are able to move on to managing the endemic disease.
On May 2, 65, Dr. Kiattipoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, along with Dr. Pathomphon Sirapraphasiri, a qualified person from the Ministry of Public Health and the Inspector General of the Ministry of Public Health, Health Area 13, Dr. Phuwadej Surakot, Assistant Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, consulted with Dr. Panruedi Manomai Phibun Director of the Department of Health Bangkok et al on guidelines for preparing Bangkok areas to cope with COVID-19 in accordance with the endemic approach to COVID-19 management.
Dr. Kiatpoom said that now the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic in Thailand has begun to improve. Many provinces are likely to find new infections. The number of critically ill patients and deaths continues to decline. The Ministry of Public Health has prepared to support the situation according to the 2U 3 guidelines, namely Universal Prevention using the highest level of self-defense continually, Universal Vaccination to cover all groups of people with COVID-19, adequate beds for coronavirus patients, medicines and vaccines. enough injections to the public and have sufficient medical personnel to take care of the patients
for Bangkok It is one province where the situation has improved as well. Those diagnosed with the infection were treated at home (Home Isolation) and as an outpatient “See, Give, End” while the vaccination coverage was high, with needle 1 and needle 2 more than 100%. or the 3 needle has a coverage of more than 60%, can move forward to become a province that manages Covid-19 with an endemic sandbox.
It was suggested to focus on management in key areas such as parks with a large number of people. Risky ventures such as pubs, bars, and public transport, in cooperation with relevant agencies, gradually increased the level of relaxation. for people to gradually adapt and the transition is smooth
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