Dr. Ronon Srimuang, Suphanburi Provincial Public Health Doctor called a district public health meeting Director of community hospitals in 10 districts to discuss the widespread situation of the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This brings the total number of infected people to 474.
As a result, Suphan Buri province has a cumulative total of infected people from January 1, 2022 to 12:00 noon. On February 22, 2022, up to 5,863 people are currently being treated, 2,635, with a total of 18 deaths.
Dr. Ronong revealed that the epidemic of COVID-19 in Suphanburi province It is currently in a very high uptrend. Cause of party grouping together without keeping a distance Organizing traditional events, and the cards fall, there are many groups of infected people. including factory clusters, educational institutions, parties and household contacts
However, in the event that there will be a lot of people who touch the house because our society is together as a group Some people will go to get the infection from other places to spread at home. and stick together inside the house It was noticed that during this period, the infection in the village community has increased considerably.
Dr. Suphanburi Provincial Public Health Doctor Discussing the treatment guidelines that people with less symptoms and can be isolated will be Home Isolation is treatment at home. But if there are symptoms that are starting to be insecure, then Community Isolation will be done, which means quarantine within the community. but if a person is at risk of a co-morbid condition, such as age 60 years and over, having diabetes, high blood pressure, and vascular disease will try to get to the hospital
The bed situation is tight now. So try not to accept people who have no symptoms. By keeping yourself at home or entering the Community Isolation system to reserve beds for those who have symptoms. and people at risk of having various co-morbidities
However, now Sanam Hospital has opened in many districts, totaling almost 2,000 beds, for example, U Thong District has opened 400 beds, Bang Pla Ma District at Suan Hong Temple and Wat Klang, another 200 beds in Doem Bang Nang Buat District. Opened in various communities as Community Isolation, Dan Chang District, Don Chedi District was opened and Muang District was opened at Song Phanburi Hotel.
In terms of locations, we are ready. because of the experience In regards to treatment, I think I can handle it. Because this infection is not serious. And the mortality rate did not increase much.
Suphan Buri Province also mentions the statistics of vaccination that the 1st needle has been injected more than 70 percent, the 2nd needle is regarding 70 percent, and the needle 3 is regarding 60 percent. Therefore, we invite the people to vaccinate a lot because of the Omicron strain. People who have been vaccinated are less likely to have serious symptoms.
But the key principle is to protect yourself by wearing a mask. Keep your distance, wash your hands regularly and get vaccinated. Prevention is your duty. Treatment is a doctor’s matter. If not vaccinated The chance of infection is increased. So please hurry to get vaccinated. If all 3 needles are complete, the better. Vaccines are now enough. You can go to register for injections at every sub-district health promoting hospital.
(Mongkol Sawangsri, Suphanburi correspondent)