April 23, 2021 – 21:44
Prime Minister says he urges 50 million people to get COVID-19 vaccines by the end of this year
Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense In a statement released by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the current situation of the COVID-19 epidemic is estimated to be around 8 hundred thousand people worldwide and is likely to be at a high rate. The World Health Organization has warned that there will be an epidemic of COVID-19. Around the world again This resulted in a global scramble of resources for use in treatment.
For Thailand and its people It is the royal grace The King and Her Majesty the Queen has given medical equipment such as a biosafety sample car Special express analysis vehicle X-ray vehicle, emergency resuscitator, ventilator And many other medical devices etc.
In addition, Professor Dr. Somdej Phra Chao Nong Nang Thun Prince Chulabhorn Walailak Archarajkumari Krom Phrasrisawangkhawat Worakattiyarachanari On behalf of the President of the Royal College of Chulabhorn Has graciously ordered Give a letter of thanks And ask for encouragement As well as requesting to be a part of supporting both resources and personnel to doctors, nurses and medical staff. Including all Thai people as well
The prime minister receives a new wave of COVID, more severe than the past. Emphasize the NACC. Cooperate with the card, do not fall under the Royal Thai Police. Will reduce the burden on the medical staff
Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense In a statement via the National Separation of Thailand television, today that the number of patients has increased to 2,070 as a result of the latest cluster before the Songkran Festival. That continues to be a consequence for at least 2 weeks by the rate of this outbreak. It shows that the epidemic is more severe and widespread than the past waves, which if we can cooperate Together again, “the card does not fall”, implementing various measures recommended by the FDA will reduce the burden on medical personnel. And can turn the situation back under control again soon.
The government and the CRC have a close assessment of the situation at all times by expert doctors. If there is an urgent need to tighten measures Will have to expedite consideration And announced in advance to be informed immediately while ordering the preparation of the country’s public health system in various fields. To be able to respond to the situation more quickly Expedite the procurement and vaccination process thoroughly Including considering future remedies
The prime minister revealed that more than 8.4 hundred thousand people have been vaccinated, more than half of them are medical personnel. Emphasize the government will do whatever it takes to get through the crisis.
Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Statement via television including the Special Task Force of Thailand that in the past The government has accelerated the implementation of 2.1 million doses of vaccinations that can inject 1.05 million people to date. Has been vaccinated already, 8.4 hundred thousand people, more than half. It is an injection for medical personnel. And outpost officers That must work in risky areas at all times All personnel will be fully vaccinated within this week.
In addition, the government and the CRC are not restless. By accelerating the provision of additional vaccines It aims to complete 100 million doses of the vaccine to be injected to 50 million people by the end of this 64 million doses, including 61 million doses of AstraZeneca. Millions of doses and 10 million doses per month, 2.5 million doses of Sinovac have been delivered, 2 million doses have been delivered tomorrow for 500,000 doses. Recently, the Chinese government has requested 500,000 doses of vaccine donations to Thailand. As for the additional 36 million doses, the government has urgently negotiated 5-10 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine and 5-10 million additional doses of Pfizer. already And to fill the public sector And becoming more proactive I have set up a working group to consider the procurement of the coronavirus vaccine (COVID-19), which will help the government provide 10-15 million doses of the workforce for the employees themselves and over the next week. I will meet with the private sector committee of 3 institutions: the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Industry. And the Thai Bankers’ Association To hear their opinions on vaccine procurement and distribution practices, all of this is to enable our country to have 50 million people vaccinated by the end of this year.
The Prime Minister insists that the government and BEC are fully prepared to cope with the situation of this epidemic. The Government Pharmaceutical Organization has a reserve. And distribute the drug Faavipiravir For treating patients with COVID-19 More than three hundred thousand tablets It has already been distributed in different areas and an additional 2 million tablets are currently being imported in bed arrangements for patients. We have beds to accommodate COVID patients. And people at risk of contracting more than 28,000 beds in public hospitals. Private hospital The Field Hospital and the Hospitel, which now had thousands of patients in a row for several days. Causing the number of beds to be reduced significantly But the government was not silent. And measures are made to provide beds for all patients in the area of remedial measures for economic impacts. The government has prepared a budget for economic recovery and restoration of approximately 3.8 billion baht, derived from the 1 trillion baht loan Act, in the portion of the economic recovery loan of 2.4 billion baht, the mid-fiscal year 2021, another 9.9 billion baht and The cost of mitigating COVID-19 is another 40 billion baht, with the economy preparing a project that will increase the pockets of the affected people to stimulate spending and consumption. Including projects that will generate investment and local economic activities The government has sufficient funds to support the remedies. Including the recovery of the economy to return to growth quickly
However, as prime minister Make a promise that Themselves and governments will do whatever it takes to get us through this wave of crisis. We will all fight together again. And I firmly believe With all our potential, Thailand will have to overcome this terrible disease – absolutely.
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