2023-04-26 03:43:21
The prime minister cares about the people after COVID-19 patients tends to increase Ask the risk group 608 to receive the vaccine as soon as possible. Invite the public to vaccinate against COVID together with the flu vaccine.
April 26, 2023 – Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Follow up on the situation of COVID-19 in Thailand now. And acknowledge the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country weekly (16-22 April 2023) according to the report from the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Public Health Found more new patients, which the Prime Minister is concerned about people, especially the 608 risk group, asking them to hurry up and receive the vaccine at a medical facility under the Ministry of Public Health near home as soon as possible. and ordered the Ministry of Public Health to closely monitor the situation of COVID-19 and the outbreak of the XBB.1.16 strain of COVID-19
Mr. Anucha said According to the Department of Disease Control, COVID-19 patients in the country last week (16 – 22 April 2023) found 1,088 new patients, an increase from the previous week. 73 pneumonia patients, 35 intubation patients and 5 deaths, less than 1 person per day on average, 6,571 cumulative hospital patients (since January 1, 2023), 278 cumulative deaths. cases (since January 1, 2023). Patients tend to increase more than 2 times from the previous week, found in many provinces, especially in densely populated big cities such as Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, etc. Most of the infections are in family members. and participating in activities that gather large groups of people For all 5 deaths, it was found that it was a group of 608, with an average age of 75 years. This is a risk factor that causes severe symptoms when infected. Therefore, vaccination or immunization needle vaccine is still very necessary. Especially in people who are in the 608 risk group, it can help reduce severe symptoms and death. For those who have problems with immunity Immunotherapy can also be injected or LAAB by contacting the service facility under the Ministry of Public Health near home.
Mr. Anucha also mentioned the Department of Medical Sciences. The Ministry of Public Health has revealed information about COVID XBB.1.16, which is a hybrid of ommicron strains BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75, indicating that the outbreak tends to increase. It has better diffusion ability than XBB.1.5, good ability to dodge immunity. There is no evidence showing that it aggravates the disease. Symptoms found are fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose. Conjunctivitis, itchy eyes, and sticky eyes may also be found. But there is no clear evidence that the symptoms are specific to strain XBB.1.16. In the case of a new strain of XBB.1.16 that has published information and many people are concerned about it It is the nature of the virus to mutate all the time. But still a hybrid of the original Omicron species. and not more violent than the original species While the situation of COVID-19 increased epidemic According to the forecast of the Department of Disease Control And there has not been an increase in violence since most people have immunity. both from infection and vaccination
“The Prime Minister monitors the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak. Ordered the Ministry of Public Health to continuously assess the situation. Including monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 strain closely. will be higher during the rainy season by adjusting the new vaccination guidelines Let’s be an annual COVID vaccination. therefore asking people to speed up getting the COVID-19 vaccination annually before the rainy season Which will start injecting in 2023 as the first year with 1 injection per year. What type of vaccine can be used? or any model by keeping away from the last needle or history of infection for at least 3 months and not counting how many needles It can also be injected with the flu vaccine. By injecting each side of the upper arm confirmed that the vaccination of COVID-19 It is also necessary to stimulate the immune system. This will help prevent severe illness and death as well. Especially at risk groups, people can receive the annual COVID vaccine on their own accord. In addition, people are asked to comply with public health measures. Be careful to avoid close contact with the elderly and people with chronic medical conditions. You should wear a mask if you go to a crowded event or go to a public place to protect yourself. If you have a high fever, cough, sore throat, red eyes, you should check your ATK and isolate yourself from others, ”said Mr. Anucha.
The Department of Disease Control has prepared a COVID-19 vaccine. For all target groups aged 6 months or more and has provided a new vaccine for target groups aged 12 years and over, with people able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination service. at the service unit as specified by the Ministry of Public Health In Bangkok, the service can be obtained at the Public Health Service Center. Under the Department of Health And the Bangkok Medical Office can ask for more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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