“Dr. Chonnan” confirms that the Ministry of Public Health can control “Covid” and asks people not to panic. The situation is under control. The Department of Disease Control has warned that the number of patients will surge after “Songkran” points out hospitals and nursing homes. It's not as scary as the news.

On April 24, 2024, Ms. Treechada Srithada, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, Political Department, revealed that Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health. I would like to ask the people not to be alarmed by news about COVID. And please follow the news from the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Public Health only. Dr. Chonnan is concerned about the public regarding the COVID-19 disease situation that has increased after the Songkran festival. Even though COVID-19 is currently a contagious disease that must be monitored accordingly. Communicable Diseases Act But there have been no reports of a severe outbreak. And that has passed and has been ordered. Ministry of Public Health in every province assesses the situation and prepares. Remind all agencies to take care of the people thoroughly. In the latest week (April 14-20, 2024), nationwide, 1,004 COVID-19 patients were found to be hospitalized, an average of 143 cases per day, a trend increasing from the past week. This is in accordance with the report of the Department of Disease Control that After Songkran, it will be found that the number of patients will increase from playing in the water during Songkran. Areas where more patients are found are Bangkok, surrounding areas, and many tourist provinces. This is thought to be because most have flu-like symptoms. causing one to not be careful to protect oneself Therefore, more infections occur. Nationwide, there were 292 patients with severe pneumonia, of whom 101 had to be intubated, and 3 died. All of the deaths were elderly people or those with chronic diseases who were in high-risk groups.

From monitoring the strains that are currently spreading in Thailand. Information from the Department of Medical Sciences It was found that it is still a descendant of Omicron. Patients will have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, and mucus. It has not been found that the severity of the disease has increased from the original Omicron strain in the past year.

Ms. Treechada said that hospitals or nursing homes are not as scary as they are reported. The general public can protect themselves. You should wear a mask. When in crowded places where many people gather, such as public transportation, hospitals, and elderly care facilities If you have flu-like symptoms and the ATK test is positive, take medicine to treat the symptoms. Avoid close contact with people who are at risk. If symptoms worsen, go see a doctor. Risk group 608 (elderly, chronically ill patients) If you have flu-like symptoms and test for 2 positive ATK lines, you should wear a mask and immediately see a doctor for treatment. To reduce the chance of severe symptoms Every hospital is well equipped with medical personnel. Beds to support patients, medical supplies, as well as good experience in patient care. We ask people not to be worried or panic. The Ministry of Public Health is ready to take the best care of the people.