Prof. points out that “Covid” in Thailand is still on the rise. This week, more than 1.76 hundred thousand people found using more beds. Stimulating injections for “elderly” reached the target of only 7 provinces.

Prof. Reveals that this week, Thailand is addicted to “Covid” for a total of 1.76 hundred thousand. Today, it has increased by 2.75 thousand. If ATK is included, it is 4.3 thousand. The trend is still up. both infected with pneumonia and intubation Bed occupancy rate of moderate to severe symptoms rose to nearly 30%. Today, 85 deaths are still high, reiterating that the disease should be endemic, should be less than 80, revealing that 7 provinces have vaccinated the 608 group of booster vaccinations that exceed 70% as the target.

On March 31, Dr. Sumani Watcharasin, Director of the Office of Risk Communication and Behavioral Development, Department of Disease Control and Assistant Deputy Spokesperson of the Prof. announced the daily situation of COVID-19 that the infection Weekly infections in Thailand accumulated 176,606, higher than neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Laos and Myanmar, while 27,560 new infections from RT-PCR today from ATK 16,079, a total of 43,639, 61 from abroad. In this case, the number of infections from abroad continued to decline at 0.59%, compared with 2.2% in February and 3.73% in the beginning of the year, which is steadily decreasing. Average 40-50 infected per day, but today a slight increase from entering the quarantine system. For 25,077 recoveries, 246,770 are currently in hospital, 184,023 in Sanam, Ban and Community hospitals, 62,747 in the hospital, with 1,808 pneumonia, an increase of 81, and 713 are on a ventilator, an increase of 34 cases. Daily, pneumonia and tracheal intubation increased.

“At present, Thailand is still in an uptrend, so measures are still important and emphasize to be strictly adhered to. The most important is vaccination. will help reduce severe symptoms Therefore, admin does not have to use the treatment room in the hospital, which is the 10 provinces with the highest cases of pneumonia. The number found increasing was Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Samut Prakan, Chonburi and Rayong, but the decrease was Songkhla, Nonthaburi and Surat Thani, while the most powerful were Kanchanaburi and Nakhon Si Thammarat. The rate of bed occupancy over 50% is Surat Thani at 50.9% and Songkhla at 65.7%. The provincial hospitals have prepared to accommodate critically ill patients to be more prepared. because this period is still an uptrend And next month, there will be a group gathering during Songkran,” said Dr. Sumanee.

Dr. Sumani said that the nationwide bed occupancy rate was about 24-45%, or one-fourth of the beds nationwide. Today, the total bed occupancy rate of moderate-to-severe COVID-19 patients is about 29.5%, or up from one in four to one in three. Must repeat personal measures at all times, stay away, wash your hands and wear masks at all times. especially those who have to live with vulnerable groups, the elderly and have congenital diseases.

For those who died today, 85 people will enter the endemic disease. The mortality rate should be less than 80. Today’s deaths are 51 men, 34 women. The mean age is 75 years, aged 22-92 years. More than 99% are at risk groups over 60 years old and have congenital disease. which is frequently encountered is cancer End stage kidney disease, obesity, cerebrovascular disease and coronary arteries bedridden patient History of vaccination deaths today 54% didn’t get a single dose, 7% got the first dose, 38% got 2 doses and 1% got 3 doses.

“It’s almost the Thai New Year festival and there is a long holiday. The Ministry of Public Health has a policy to organize a weekly campaign for needle vaccination to encourage the elderly. The follow-up of vaccination data as of March 30 showed that the cumulative injection was now 129 million more than the dose, an increase of 247,391 doses, the first dose of 70,532 cumulative doses of 55.5 million doses, or 79.8% of the second dose 21,432. The cumulative dose of 50.3 million doses, representing 72.32%, the 3rd and the fourth dose of 154,832, the cumulative dose of 23.7 million, or 34.09%, said Dr. Sumani.

Dr. Sumani said As for the provinces where the elderly with chronic diseases receive the needle booster vaccine more than 70% as the target, there are already 7 provinces, namely, Nonthaburi, Nan, Samut Prakan, Lamphun, Mahasarakham, Chainat and Phuket. There are 10 provinces that have received injections closer than the target of more than 60%, namely Chiang Mai, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Chonburi, Samut Songkhram, Rayong, Lop Buri and Bangkok would like to encourage injection units in all provinces that help carry out proactive needle injections for high-risk groups and the elderly. Make long holidays to be safe from covid meet children comfortably For provinces that injected needles to stimulate the overall picture, not only the elderly, more than 70% according to the target, 6 provinces are Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nan, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lamphun and Phuket, more than 60%, the other 6 provinces are Ang Thong, Rayong, Chainat, Maha Sarakham, Saraburi and Bangkok.

“Summary of the Covid situation in Thailand today The number of new cases, pneumonia and intubation is slowly increasing, with the number of deaths still in line with expectations. Moderate to heavy bed occupancy rates increased. Ask public health officials in the local administration to campaign for the elderly or at risk groups in the area to receive more vaccinations. Let the coming Songkran festival come together safely. There has not been an increase in the number of covid infection clusters,” said Dr. Sumani.