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Still haven’t found “Omicron” in Thailand, Ministry of Public Health reiterates UP measures to prevent all types of covids.

Thairath Online

28 Nov 2021 6:07 p.m.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that there is no “Omicron” covids found in Thailand. Adjust the measures to be tighter, reiterating the Universal Prevention to prevent all types of covids.

On November 28, 2021, Dr. Kiattipoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health Meeting of the Center for Emergency Operations for Medicine and Public Health Case of COVID-19 (EOC) to monitor the epidemic situation in the country and mutation data of Omicron species in Africa by ordering the Department of Medical Sciences and the Department of Disease Control monitor closely as well as communicate information to the public continuously to reduce anxiety and build confidence in people

for dealing with COVID-19 Remind all provinces to monitor and monitor VUCA measures, which is vaccination, the highest level of self-defense. Making spaces safe from COVID and ATK screening with emphasis on surveillance and detection of outbreaks in communities/communities with migrant workers. Accelerate vaccination group 608 (elderly over 60 years, patients 7 groups of chronic diseases and pregnant women 12 weeks or more) to cover more both in hospitals such as chronic disease clinics, antenatal clinics and outside hospitals, such as care centers for the elderly – vulnerable groups Foreign workers registration point Government and private agencies including in the community and communicate to people to take the highest measures of self-defense (Universal Prevention) anytime, anywhere.

Dr. Kiattipoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health

“At present, the Omicron species has not been found in Thailand. And we have tightened the preventive screening measures. Therefore, people are asked to relieve their concerns. and follow the news from the government Specialists from the Royal College of Medical Sciences and the Ministry of Public Health. Universal Prevention measures are still important to help prevent COVID-19. all species Asking people to act in a normal way During this period, eating together should be avoided. Wear a mask at all times, keep distance, reduce contact. If the patient has respiratory symptoms Or there is a risk of suspecting infection, check with ATK or go to a hospital for examination.”

For the number of travelers entering Thailand by air From November 1-27, 2021, there were a total of 116,323 cases, 149 cases were found, representing 0.13%. Only yesterday (Nov. 27) 6,115 people arrived, and 5 were found infected. All of them were sent to the medical system and sent to screen for strains for surveillance. United States, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, South Korea, France, United Arab Emirates and Singapore.

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