On 29 April, the B.E.C. reported the situation of COVID-19. In Thailand, there are 14,053 new cases, 129 new cases, 73 males, 56 females, 95 deaths over the age of 60 and 25 chronic diseases. The total number of infections is 4,238,061. The 10 provinces with the highest number of infections are Bangkok 3,225 cases, Khon Kaen 480 cases, Sisaket 475 cases, Chonburi 467 cases, Buriram 462 cases, Samut Prakan 407 cases, Ubon Ratchathani 356 cases, Nakhon Ratchasima 343 cases, Nakhon Pathom 327. Chachoengsao 325 cases
On the same day, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that Thailand is preparing to enter the endemic phase of COVID-19. May see more influenza patients. Due to the changing weather during this hot season and raining and entering the rainy season is the season of influenza epidemic. The disease is a respiratory infection similar to COVID-19. A vaccine is given once a year. Vaccination against influenza during the COVID-19 outbreak. will reduce the severity of the illness death from influenza complications Reduce the risk of increased death from infection of both diseases Reduce the hospitalization rate of influenza patients
Director-General of the Department of Disease Control also said The department works with the National Health Security Office. Start vaccination from May 1 to August 31 in people in 7 risk groups: 1. Pregnant women aged 4 months and above will be provided throughout the year 2. Children 6 months to 2 years old 3. People with chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, cancer patients In the process of receiving chemotherapy, diabetes 4. Elderly people 65 years and over 5. People with thalassemia and people with impaired immune systems. Total HIV-infected people with symptoms 6. Obesity 7. People with cerebral palsy who cannot help themselves
Dr. Opas went on to say that Influenza vaccination is still necessary even after the COVID-19 vaccine has been vaccinated since it is a different virus. People should get both vaccines. They can be vaccinated against influenza along with the COVID-19 vaccine. It is recommended that each arm be vaccinated. especially people at risk Get the flu vaccine free of charge. At public health facilities near your home and private nursing homes participating in the National Health Security Scheme.
On the side of Dr. Rungrueng Kitphati, a consultant at the ministry level Expert in preventive medicine spokesperson for the Ministry of Health gave an interview about the number of deaths from COVID-19 Is higher than 120 people per day for 20 consecutive days that the number of deaths is a consequence of the cumulative severe cases. It is a reflection of a high-level infection in the past 1-2 months. It can be seen that we have a number of new cases that have exceeded 20,000 per day since February. At the same time, we have to admit that sickness in the hospital. There are many diseases Every day, more and more patients are suffering from other diseases such as cancer, kidney disease, diabetes and are already dying every day. causing the death toll from both COVID-19 directly to death from other diseases and also covid is therefore a high number The Ministry of Public Health has to clearly separate these two groups of deaths. As for equipment, beds, medicine, we definitely have enough.
“As for the number of new infections Currently, the amount has been steadily decreasing. From monitoring the situation, it is confirmed that Our COVID situation is getting better and better. I really want to ask to follow up for another 15-30 days to see the picture of the number of deaths gradually. decreased as the total number of infected people decreased today confirmed that the Ministry of Health No confidentiality policy People should not panic, but please continue to be aware of the highest self-defense measures. It is important to ask the 608 group to come out and get vaccinated to prevent serious illness and death,” said Dr Roong Ruang.
While Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha and Minister of Defense are monitoring the Covid-19 situation. closely in the country confident to control the spread of disease From the assessment of the situation during the surveillance period after the Songkran festival, about two weeks Start seeing signals from various statistics. indicating that COVID-19 Many areas of Thailand will enter a downtrend. The number of infected people has decreased. The relatively stable death toll is a good sign. The Prime Minister assigns various agencies to prepare to assess and cope with all aspects of the situation, including medicines, medical supplies, personnel, hospitals, to take care of both domestic and foreign patients. People still have to adhere to good disease control measures, strictly adhere to the principles of Universal Prevention and Universal Vaccination, as well as preventive and control measures prescribed by the government. In order to open the country to drive the economy and coexist safely with Covid
On the other side, Miss Pimrapee Phanwichatkul list of MPs Democratic Party Discussing the cancellation of the Test & Go immigration measure since May 1, that more than 75% of all tourism revenues come from foreign tourists. Therefore, the cancellation of Test&Go measures is a good sign for Thai tourism. But it doesn’t all make it any better. or equal to the normal situation Because the measures were canceled at the end of the tourist season for foreign tourists, they had to wait 6 months, that is, in November. Foreign tourists will come back more. Therefore, this period must not look too good to the point of creating an illusion. It must not be forgotten that Thailand’s tourism situation has been deteriorating for more than two years. More than half of the establishments in this business have lost their lives. especially the hotel business Because government assistance does not continue until it is sad that many hotels have to sell to foreigners. Therefore, in addition to the government encouraging foreigners to visit more from the relaxation of measures. must also help support the tourism business for him to access the source of money in order to continue breathing itself because the new service will be opened Even those who do not have the cost of rent need to invest in renovating the place because it has been closed for a long time These things must be done by the state.
Ms. Pimrapee continued that, in addition, what had to be done was Establishing strategies for tourism and managing public health seriously But so far, I haven’t seen anything as concrete as it should from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The Ministry of Public Health wants the two ministries to coordinate more. because it is important for tourism management By taking the cancellation of Test&Go as a starting point for planning a serious tourism strategy, Krabi, Phi Phi Islands and Phuket are the most beautiful that I have ever seen, clean, peaceful, beautiful, an opportunity to develop further tourism. But I haven’t seen any serious planning. Therefore, I want you to take care closely. Develop tourism to provide income to all groups of people. Pushing for new tourism such as health tourism innovative tourism distribute income to the community Education, learning culture with tourism, these matters want to push the national agenda. Because tourism is the main income of Thailand.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province found 2,145 more Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths. The district with the highest number of new cases is Nakhon Ratchasima District with 296 cases. Mueang Yang District, the deceased were 1. An 80-year-old man from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district. have congenital disease, 2 injections of vaccination No history of vaccination 3. A 44-year-old man, a native of Nong Bunmak district, has congenital disease. Has a history of vaccination with 2 injections. 4. A 93-year-old female, Non-Thai residents, no congenital disease, 2 vaccinations and 5. A 51-year-old female, Kaeng Sanam Nang district. If you have a chronic disease, get 1 shot of vaccination.
In Mae Hong Son Province, Mr. Prasert Jit Pleicheep, Deputy Governor, led a team of public health officials and related agencies to visit the area of Pang Moo Hospital, Pang Mu Subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son District. Vaccination campaign against COVID-19 In order for the vaccination to cover at least 60 percent of the target group, especially the elderly 60 years and over, should receive at least one dose of vaccination. For Mae Hong Son Province, the average daily infection rate has decreased accordingly. The death rate was less than 0.10%, but the target group’s vaccination coverage was still lower than the target. Mae Hong Son Province has a policy to distribute the Pfizer vaccine to Hospital in all areas
foreign part The South Korean government has eased further measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, announcing the abolition of the mandatory wearing of masks in public places. It also required masks to be worn in places with more than 50 people, having previously lifted the midnight curfew and restrictions on restaurant occupancy. other service places already amid criticism from the new government President Yoon Sook-yol, who will take office on May 10, said the order to take off the mask came too soon. The number of infections is still at 50,500 per day, with an average of 120 deaths per day.
In addition, in Beijing, China Authorities have begun closing shopping malls, gyms and movie theaters, as well as sending messages to people at risk of contracting the virus to stay in quarantine. until the entire population quarantine process in the capital is completed. Courier provider JD.com said that since the Covid-19 test The first group in Beijing on April 22, online orders increased by more than 65%, and more than 80% of products were food or food-related products.