Permanent Secretary for Public Health points out that COVID-19 is not severe, adheres to the boosting principle of 4 doses of vaccines, can arrange New Year’s as usual, if at risk, wearing masks reveals the past 3 weeks People parade injected to boost the immune system 10 times
On December 21 at the Ministry of Public Health (Sor Sor.) Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health Chairman of the National Communicable Disease Committee Meeting No. 10/2022 said after the meeting that today there was a meeting with experts and relevant agencies. In which the Department of Disease Control reported the situation of COVID-19, it was found that during the past month there were more patients. But all was as expected. Severe cases and deaths are increasing but still under control. The measures that must be taken are Accelerate vaccination against COVID-19 Especially the 608 risk groups are elderly people over 60 years old, patients with 7 chronic diseases and pregnant women. which in the past 3 weeks The 3rd and 4th doses of COVID vaccination have increased 5-10 times. according to the campaign that people should receive at least 4 doses of vaccination or think from the last injection for more than 4 months, then receive a booster needle. predetermined Including ready-made immunotherapy (LAAB) in at-risk groups or groups in which immunity from vaccination does not increase Therefore, more injections must be made in such groups.
“Thailand has opened the country without restrictions and there are more than 10 million foreigners coming in, but there is no severe situation that requires a change in policy. Still maintaining the policy to accelerate vaccination for at least 4 doses, measures to prepare medical supplies for care Currently, the hospital (hospital) has enough beds and medical supplies. The gathering of various activities It can be done, but be careful of large crowds. especially in poorly ventilated places By wearing a mask is also a measure to reduce the spread of infection, ”said Dr. Opas and said. While organizing activities during the new year can be operated, but be careful with risk groups 608