Dr. Taweesilp warns to wear masks in crowded open spaces to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading.
on July 14 Dr. Taweesin Witsanuyothin, MD. spokesman for the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CDC) and spokesman for the Ministry of Public Health said that following the relaxation of measures found to be infected with COVID-19 tend to increase especially in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BKK) area and tourism provinces. During the long weekend, people have to travel and gather to do various activities. This increases the risk of infection and is more likely to spread the infection to other provinces.
Dr Taweesilp said Even in the past, there was an announcement to choose not to wear masks in open spaces. But the mask is still an effective device to prevent the spread and transmission of COVID-19. Including other respiratory infections. Therefore, even if it is to participate in activities in open spaces such as watching live music, watching movies in the open air, cheering for sports, but if it is a large number of coexistence Keeping distance is difficult. It is requested to wear a mask at all times to prevent and reduce the risk.
“Please wear a mask when in a closed place. poor ventilation Especially if the 608 risk group is the elderly. chronic disease patients pregnant woman including those who have not completed the 3 injection criteria, infected people and high-risk contacts. You must wear a mask at all times when you are with other people.” Dr Taweesilp said
