Covid-19 situation latest in Thailand Ministry of Health As of March 4, 2013, there are 23,688 new cases of coronavirus, and 31,571 ATK positives, bringing the total number to 55,259.
When the number of infections continues to rise Plus access to checks that are easier than before. When people can self-test with ATK testing kits while the severity of COVID-19 especially from the Omicron species. Not as heavy as the previous species This can be seen from the number of critically ill patients that are not as large as before.
The government has therefore adjusted the guidelines for caring for COVID patients. with a focus on treating COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms and encourage patients with mild or no symptoms to quarantine and stay at home If there are more symptoms, then gradually come to the hospital. to reserve beds for patients who need more
Update government measures Prepare for the transition from plague to #endemic disease
For those who have tested ATK and the result is positive. infected with Covid-19, the latest measures that the government and the Ministry of Public Health have set is to focus on #green patients If there are no symptoms or less symptoms, please treat yourself at home (Home Isolation) or if you are unable to stay at home, go to Community Isolation / Hospital Isolation by reserve beds for yellow and red patients.
Recently, on March 1, 65, the measures “See, Give, End” have also been announced by encouraging people to take care of patients with no symptoms or mild symptoms like #outpatients, meaning they can take the medicine and go home. to prepare for the transition from covid-19 from a pandemic to a “endemic disease”
In addition to the “See, Give, End” approach, in the future, the Ministry of Public Health It is also preparing to repeal the COVID-19 Treatment Criteria, or UCEP, which currently relies on the declaration that coronavirus patients are critically ill patients who can be treated at any hospital. It is expected that the proposal will be brought to the Cabinet meeting again on March 8, 65 after being convened. The Cabinet has called it back for further study. because the number of patients is still high
If such announcement is cancelled the patient must #Keep according to your rights such as gold card, social security or voluntary self-payment, etc.
The latest way to check ATK. Found infected with covids. What should I do next?
1. Contact to request a Home Isolation
- Hotline Call 1330 (NHSO) press 14
- Covid hotline, Bangkok, 50 districts
- Register at http://crmsup.nhso.go.th
- Add friends Line : @bkkcovid19connect
2. For #insured persons in the social security system, you can call 1506 press 6 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. every day, including public holidays.
3. For people in #Bangkok area who still can’t contact 1330 or wait a long time, the Ministry of Health has ordered the hospital. in 14 provinces around Bangkok to increase the capacity to provide care Outpatient type “meet, give away, end” from 4 Mar. Onwards, it can support about 18,650 cases / day.
Check ATK up two lines. How to go to “find, give away, end”?
For those who have ATK test positive, who will go to the hospital Please wear a double layer mask and follow the disease prevention section. Including, if possible, travel by private car.
When you go to the hospital’s ARI Clinic, you’ll see a doctor to assess your symptoms and risks. which is most often a green group, i.e. no symptoms or very few symptoms The doctor will consider prescribing the drug. which may be phlox paniculata favipiravir or medication to treat symptoms as well as providing knowledge on how to self-isolate and give out a phone number to contact you back in case of more symptoms or questions
Considered to have entered the health service system successfully, will receive follow-up care and assessment within 48 hours.
