Ministry of Health Announcement to raise public health alert to level 4 to deal with COVID-19, Omicron species increase protection measures May close the risky place Asking people to slow down traveling across the province and WFH
Dr. Kiatpoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MOU), said that Thailand has 5,775 confirmed cases since April 1, totaling 2,216,387, with 2,673 more recovered. 2,158,076 total recoveries, 37,968 treatments, 11 deaths.
Now there is an increase in the epidemic. Entering another wave will cause the number of infected people to increase rapidly. Because at this stage, this is an omikron species. but the symptoms are not severe which requires more surveillance and protection
Omikron’s death rate was relatively low. but the number of infected may cause more deaths The Ministry of Public Health will do its best to take care of The infection was found to increase both in Bangkok. southern border provinces And other provinces Domestic situation There are 12 provinces that have hundreds of patients, asking for regular ATK checks to help detect the infection quickly.
In addition, there may be closure of risky places that may cause the spread of the virus, including delaying travel, such as working from home, traveling between provinces. moving people and limiting the inclusion of groups. Asking for cooperation from people and establishments to strictly comply with VUCA measures, which is to receive vaccinations as prescribed. Protect yourself from the whole universe, anytime, anywhere. Establishments have a system of COVID-19 Free Settings and regular ATK checks.
The ministry will have surveillance measures at each level of warning. to prevent and control different important diseases as prescribed by the Department of Disease Control, including:
- Level 1 can go to any risky place. You can participate in activities in a New Normal way by using public transport. Normal entry into the country
- Level 2 Elderly group have a congenital disease pregnant woman and incomplete vaccination recipients Refrain from going to entertainment venues Avoid entering closed/crowded places. Avoid attending events with large gatherings. Avoid all types of public transport. avoid going abroad enter the country under quarantine
- Level 3 Everyone refrains from going to entertainment venues. Avoid entering closed/crowded places. elderly group have a congenital disease pregnant woman and incomplete vaccination recipients Avoid attending events with large gatherings. Avoid all types of public transport. refrain from going abroad People generally avoid traveling abroad. enter the country under quarantine
- Level 4: Everyone refrains from eating/drinking in the restaurant. Refrain from entering all types of risky places. Avoid getting close to other people outside the home. Refrain from participating in group activities Refrain from taking all types of public transport refrain from going abroad enter the country of quarantine
- Level 5 Everyone refrain from leaving the house. If necessary for life, such as examination, treatment, purchase of food, supplies, refrain from gathering more than 5 people, refrain from being close to each other in the house. (Those who are not vaccinated) refrain from leaving the house, if necessary, use a private car and screen. forbidden to go abroad and enter the country in quarantine
95% of Omicron patients have mild symptoms and are at high risk of transmission. If the infection is checked regularly, it will help reduce the spread of infection. for those without symptoms or less symptoms Request to enter home care system (Home Isolation). If symptoms increase, there will be a fast track system. get hospitalized quickly
Source: ThaiPBS, Bangkok Business
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