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Counting down the target of 100 million doses. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health has rushed to vaccinate 27 Nov-5 Dec.

On November 26, 21, Dr. Kiatpoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, said that Thailand has 6,875 cured COVID-19 cases today, higher than the 6,559 new cases found, with 64 deaths under treatment. 80,277, of which 1,440 were pneumonia patients and 341 were on a ventilator. The trend of infection was reduced in all areas, with 98% of the deaths being the elderly 60 years and over and those with congenital disease. As for the COVID-19 vaccine, 91,381,880 doses have been injected, with about 8.6 million doses remaining, the goal of 100 million doses will be achieved. 50 million people, with the 6th health zone covering the most, 75.86%, and the 5 health zones with over 60% injections: Health Zone 11 (68.01%), Health Zone 1 (65.42%), Health Zone 4 (64.94%). ) Health Zone 12 (61.42%) and Health Zone 5 (60.97%). There are 4 health zones in which injections are more than 50%: Health Zone 9 (55.26%), Health Zone 2 (53.09%), Health Zone 3. (53.02%) and 10 Health Zone (50.22%). There are 2 Health Zones that are less than 50% injected: Health Zone 8 (49.67%) and Health Zone 7 (49.55%).

Dr. Kiattipoom continued that The goal of vaccination to cover 70% by November. Many health zones are nearing their goals. has instructed all provinces to speed up vaccination for target groups Especially during the vaccination campaign week between 27 Nov. – 5 Dec. 64 on the day of the establishment of the Ministry of Health and National Father’s Day. which will start tomorrow as the first day to invite different groups of people who have not been vaccinated to receive the vaccine especially the elderly chronic disease patients Pregnant women, students, teachers, Volunteers, community leaders, religious leaders, including migrant workers The data showed that almost all of the deaths were unvaccinated. or incomplete 2 doses, which is an important factor that will help reduce the risk of infection In addition, ask the vaccination unit to verify the importation of vaccination data to be complete and up-to-date. believe that the power of health personnel in this special occasion This will enable 100 million doses of vaccination, increasing the first-dose vaccination coverage to 70% by the end of November. or at the latest by 5 Dec.