Rising COVID-19 Cases in Nakhon Ratchasima Raise Concerns as School Term Approaches

Nakhon Ratchasima News Center – COVID-19 is still there In 2024, less than 4 months after the start of Korat, 711 patients were found, the highest number in the southern province of Isan, no longer entering the system treatment in a hospital. Fear of the start of the school term for students Students gather and risk the spread of contagion.

Today (7 May 2024) Dr. Thaweechai Wisanuyothin, Director of Office 9 for Disease Prevention and Control, Nakhon Ratchasima, updated the situation report on the spread of COVID-19 in the 4 provinces under the care of the health district. 9, which includes the provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Buriram and Surin, which from January 1, 2024 to April 27, 2024, a total of 1,438 COVID-19 patients were found in the health zone 9 admitted to hospitals and occurred one case of death during the separation by province, it was found that Nakhon Ratchasima province during that time period had 711 patients, followed by Surin province with 335 patients and 1 death, Chaiyaphum province with 205 patients, and Buriram with 187 patients.

Disease Control Department Therefore, we are concerned about people’s health. Because after the last Songkran festival COVID-19 patients tend to increase. Especially the 608 group includes elderly people and people with chronic diseases. Everyone must protect themselves and look out for themselves. The start of the semester is approaching. Students need to go back to studying. There are many gatherings. and do various activities together, including touching or using objects together are close to each other Therefore, they are at risk of contracting COVID-19 and germs can spread easily. It is expected that the spread of COVID-19 may increase during the next school term. Everyone should take care to protect themselves by washing their hands frequently. Avoid crowded places where many people gather. If it is unavoidable You should wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in groups.

And another reason why there are more patients Because COVID-19 is currently a contagious disease that needs to be monitored accordingly. Communicable Diseases Act But there have been no reports of a serious outbreak. Most patients will experience flu-like symptoms. Therefore, they are not careful to protect themselves. and from monitoring the strains that are currently spreading in Thailand Information from the Department of Medical Sciences found that it is still a descendant of Omicron. Symptoms are similar to the common cold, such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache and runny nose in the last year. The severity of the disease was not found to be increased compared to the original Omicron strain. The COVID-19 situation in Thailand from January 1 to April 29, 2024 found a total of 11,265 patients treated in hospitals, with a cumulative death of 81, of which all deaths were in the 608 group.

Therefore, it is necessary to maintain personal hygiene. And wear a mask when you are in crowded places where many people gather, such as on public transport, in hospitals and in aged care facilities. Wash your hands often. If you have flu-like symptoms, you should take the ATK test at home and avoid close contact with Risk group 608 includes people aged 60 years and older, pregnant women 12 weeks pregnant or more. and patients with 7 groups of chronic diseases, including chronic respiratory disease cardiovascular disease chronic kidney disease Stroke, obesity, cancer, diabetes.

If you take the ATK test and the test result is 2 lines positive, wear a mask to prevent the spread of the infection and consult a doctor quickly For group 608, when you have difficulty breathing or flu-like symptoms and the test result ATK is 2 positive lines, you should wear a mask and consult a doctor quickly for treatment To reduce the chance of serious symptoms If you want more information You can ask for more information at the Department of Disease Control Hotline, call 1422

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