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Covid-19 is still a treatment option

Next … assess the risks in daily life that in each location Each activity is more or less risky. to prevent their own infection and not infect others

Third…aware of the severity of COVID-19 always that even if the disease is endemic But being infected can get sick and die. Four… be aware that if infected, it can cause a long-term abnormality or long-term covid-19 condition. Fifth… Wearing a mask is still an important weapon to reduce the risk of spreading infection.

“National Health Security Office” or “NHSO” Received the policy from Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health in organizing a hotline system NHSO 1330 as a supplementary system for caring for COVID-19 patients After the ATK test, there are 2 marks, but the service is still not received.

Both in the 608 and non-608 segments, starting July 23.

Dr. Jadet Thammathatchaaree, NHSO secretary, said that during the first two days of opening the system, there were people who had two ATK results, call the NHSO hotline 1330 to request services. a lot

Of these, the covid 608 patients were in the category 608 and were assessed according to the criteria…needing favipiravir. which is in the area Bangkok and five provinces: Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon.

As of July 23, the NHSO delivered favipiravir to 542 patients, including three children, totaling 27,217 tablets. Favipiravir was given to 218 more patients, including 13 children, for a total of 11,103 pills.

The fact is that … with the number of favipiravir pills delivered to more than 700 patients, this “favipiravir” that NHSO has run out, resulting in On July 25, the NHSO was unable to deliver medicines to patients. therefore coordinate with various departments to request additional support for favipiravir.

by Rajavithi Hospital, Department of Medical Services has supported 100,000 tablets of favipiravir for NHSO to deliver medicines to 608 patients who have not entered the service system. NHSO would like to thank you for taking care of 608 patients in Bangkok and surrounding provinces who have not yet reached this service.

Dr. Jadet reiterated that the delivery of medicines to COVID patients that we are working on is in accordance with the Department of Medical Services’ guidelines for dispensing medicines for the care of Covid patients. Under the cooperation with Nopparat Hospital and Lerdsin Hospital

In addition, the NHSO has also received funding for drug delivery from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to deliver within 24 hours by the Thai Post Distribution Company. Ltd.

Dr. Jadet Thammathatchaaree
Dr. Jadet Thammathatchaaree

However, it must be emphasized that the service The “COVID-19 patient” of the “NHSO” is only a system that helps to enhance the main service only. including 608 patients who covid patients can receive services through 3 main channels as follows: one…service at the clinic hospital according to their own health rights

Two… receive telemedicine service which the service team will do a preliminary screening If there are no symptoms, the medication will be prescribed and the symptoms will be monitored within 24 hours. The service provider will coordinate the referral to the clinic. Hospital to care according to each hospital management

Three…services at the drugstore Taking care of Covid-19 patients, green groups, gold patents and social security rights By receiving medication for symptomatic treatment – ​​medication instructions (covering all over the country)

Let us know a little more clearly that … in the event that the service cannot be received in the 2 forms above. It can coordinate hotline 1330. The staff will do a preliminary screening. if no symptoms Will the medication be delivered by mail? NHSO arranges a car to deliver to Ready to follow up within 24 hours.

but if symptoms The staff will coordinate to find a bed in the hospital. Or provide a service unit to take care of home isolation…treat at home. And if the symptoms are severe, they will coordinate the hotline 1669 to send an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

Includes a link to register for the treatment of COVID patients. https://www.nhso.go.th/news/3680 …registered for COVID-19 treatment with a telemedicine system Free home delivery of medicines, free of charge, https://www.nhso.go.th/news/3681 Sick of Covid-19, 30 baht gold patent, where can I treat it?

Emphasize that … for non-608 groups, in the absence of symptoms Officials will recommend self-quarantine at home for 7 days and be able to leave the house under strict self-defense for another 3 days, according to the rules of the Department of Disease Control.

But in the event that symptoms Initially, you can go to receive medicines in the form of “find, give away, end”… “outpatient and isolate at home” at clinics, hospitals according to their health rights. Including picking up medicines at participating drugstores

“But in the event that the service is not available for any reason Call the hotline 1330 and the staff will guide you through the process of using the service according to your treatment rights. In case of inconvenient traveling to receive the service, meet, give away, end at the hospital according to the right,” said Dr. Jadet.

There are also options, such as … online registration of this organized service unit. or participating pharmacies waiting to receive medicine at home or receive telemedicine care The telemedicine service system through the application that now has 2 cooperation: “Good Doctor App” and “Good Doctor App”

We are now collaborating with another online doctor. Ready to deliver medicines to your home In addition, in the case where officer 1330 assessed the condition, it was found that he was eligible for favipiravir. will deliver the medicine to the house which is a drug that is supported by the Ministry of Health

But… this case also covers only Bangkok and surrounding areas

“Covid-19” is still with us. “Be alert, don’t panic” Protect yourself from falling for 24 hours.

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