Department of Disease Control estimates that green covids patients are likely to increase 10 times as severe cases, begging group 608 to receive a booster vaccination
July 4, 2022-Dr. Sophon Iam Sirithavorn Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) spoke about the situation of COVID-19 that now there is a tendency to find more infected people. After the relaxation measures But most infected people have mild symptoms. also known as the green patient And it is estimated that there may be more than 10 times the number of patients with severe symptoms. and was admitted to the hospital for treatment. The Ministry of Public Health therefore focuses on monitoring the situation and reporting the number of severely ill patients. intubation and the deceased are the main which such groups have an impact on the health and medical support systems Therefore, it is necessary to monitor and report the situation of the number of severe cases mainly in order to analyze or formulate various measures. In caring for this group of patients, currently occupying beds at level 2-3 is 10% of the total number of beds.
“Please ensure that all information is distributed internationally as many countries have adjusted their reporting systems from daily to weekly. or report only death and most importantly, the public health system prepares resources to be able to support Adequate beds, doctors, medicines and medical supplies. The number of infected people with low symptoms can be traced from the registry of those who do not need hospitalization. at the Department of Disease Control website or Facebook page of the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Health and Facebook page of the COVID-19 Information Center, Department of Public Relations.”
Dr. Chakrarat Pittayawong Anon Director of the Division of Epidemiology added that The key is to control the outbreak of COVID-19 by focusing on measures 2U, which is Universal Prevention, which is to prevent infection. by social distancing, washing hands frequently, and wearing a mask when in crowded places If suspected symptoms are found, the infection should be tested and Universal Vaccination is to receive the 3rd dose booster vaccination as a baseline and continue to be vaccinated every 4 months to raise the immune system. Especially the 608 risk group is the elderly 60 years and over, patients with 7 chronic diseases, including respiratory diseases. cardiovascular disease cardiovascular disease Stroke, obesity, cancer, diabetes and pregnant women to prevent serious illness and death if infected
However, although the overall picture of the 3rd needle booster vaccination is not yet 60 percent, if considering each province, it will be found that There are many provinces where elderly people receive more than 60 percent of the booster shots, namely Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and Phuket. Ask for cooperation from provinces that still have lower than the target needle vaccination coverage to continue campaigning for the booster vaccination. To raise the level of safety in dealing with COVID-19 that will be adapted to endemic disease or general communicable diseases in the future and returned to live a normal life as close as possible
