2023-04-22 07:51:07
The director of SEPO 9 stated that the COVID-19 epidemic has clearly increased in the past 2 weeks. It is expected that the outbreak may increase in the rainy season. Prepare 3 measures to support the Sor Sor Sor. 4 provinces, Health Region 9, reiterates that people go to get preventive vaccination before the rainy season.
On April 22, 2023, Dr. Taweechai Witsanuyothin, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9, Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Sor Kor. 9), discussed the trend of the situation of the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. After the Songkran festival this year, there are many gathering activities. Due to the cancellation of Songkran festival activities for 3 consecutive years, people flock to celebrate Songkran bustling together. which following the festival has passed COVID-19 Outbreak Situation There has been a clear upward trend over the past 2 weeks. Both new infected patients and critically ill patients
According to the Department of Epidemiology, the Department of Disease Control has assessed the nature of the outbreak of COVID-19. It was found that it was similar to influenza, with seasonal outbreaks. therefore it is expected that there may be an outbreak of COVID-19 higher in the rainy season The Department of Disease Control therefore advises people to prevent COVID-19 following Songkran by observing their symptoms for 7 days and during this time avoid close contact with the 607 group, which is the elderly group. and those with 7 chronic diseases. If there is a suspicious illness, check ATK.
In addition, the Department of Disease Control has also laid out 3 preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the public, the first measure is to recommend that people receive the annual COVID-19 vaccination, especially target groups who receive influenza vaccination. The influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered at the same time, starting in May 2023, which will help reduce severe illness and reduce the death rate. Including all health districts campaigning for vaccination in risk groups. along with influenza vaccination and LABB ready-made immune vaccination in vulnerable groups, including people aged 60 years and over, patients with chronic respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, chronic renal failure, cerebrovascular disease, obesity, or those with Weight over 100 kg, cancer, diabetes and high-risk groups with low immunity
As for the second measure, it is recommended to wear a mask in public. Especially when participating in activities that include a large number of people. And the third measure is for people to observe their own illness during the 7 days following joining the Songkran Festival by checking ATK if they have respiratory illnesses, fever, cough, sore throat. If the ATK result is positive, wear a mask and avoid close contact. Risk group 608 and avoid coming to a place with a large number of people. If there is a more severe illness, such as panting, tiredness, and difficulty breathing, hurry to see a doctor for treatment in a hospital.
As for the measures to deal with COVID-19 of the Sor Kor.9, Nakhon Ratchasima has prepared ready-made Immunity Long Acting Antibody or LABB (read as Lab) for distribution services to agencies. The Provincial Public Health Office or the Provincial Public Health Office in all 4 provinces in the supervised areas are Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Buriram and Surin Provinces. There is also ATK support distributed to all 4 provinces in the 9th health district thoroughly. And there is preparation for a laboratory to confirm COVID-19 by PCR.
Therefore would like to ask for the people when going to a crowded place This period will be during the election campaign. There are political parties and candidates for MPs who open the main speeches, minor speeches and go to the area to meet the people. Therefore, a large number of people were gathered. Please wear a hygienic mask regularly. and wash your hands often To reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases If you feel sick or suspicious symptoms such as fever, cough, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, etc., check ATK first. If ATK result is positive, go see a doctor for treatment. And most importantly, if the booster vaccination is due Hurry up to get vaccinated to stimulate the landscape at the hospital near the house. In this regard, people are requested to speed up receiving the vaccine once morest COVID-19. Before entering the rainy season too.
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