Tests for 35,000 workers in Samut Sakhon
Province’s 4th field hospital set to open
Health authorities will speed up Covid-19 tests for more than 35,000 workers at 400 factories in Samut Sakhon by Jan 24 while the province is preparing to open its fourth field hospital tomorrow.
Provincial chief public health officer Naretrit Khatthasima said heath officials are intensifying active case search and screening.
The province rolled out a mass Covid-19 testing campaign following the coronavirus outbreak at the Central Shrimp Market in mid-December.
Samut Sakhon is home to a large number of factories and migrant workers, most of whom come from Myanmar.
Dr Naretrit said the province’s efforts are being bolstered by medical teams from across the country who have been sent to work there. He thanked them for their…
