The Ministry of Health points out that ‘Omicron’ is like a flu. The outbreak characteristics are similar to the Delta species. not found more severe I haven’t seen it in Thailand yet. Not to the extent of closing the country – no countdown
On November 30, 21, at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Dr. Kiatpoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, gave an interview about increasing measures to prevent COVID-19 in Thailand after it was found that the pathogen “O Micron” in many countries that for the Omicron mutant virus Information changes every hour. Initially, the World Health Organization stated that The outbreak characteristics are similar to the Delta species. which has not been found to be more violent
“The main symptoms are like a common cold, which is fatigue, muscle aches, and it will get better for about 2-3 days. Most of the symptoms are mild. Most importantly, the epidemic is now in South Africa, especially 8 countries that we have announced that they are not allowed to enter Thailand. Both in the test and go system and the sand box (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, except Thai people can still enter by Must be quarantined for 14 days.”
“For the Test and go system, we have suggested to the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CDC) that even the antigen test kit (ATK) test can still detect the infection. But still ask for use as RT-PCR (RT-PCR) continue until December 31, 64 for safety. At the same time, scholars stated that Vaccines are also available. effective If asked if Omicron will come or not. I believe that the air is still blocking. but may come by land or smuggle at any time But now we still close all checkpoints. For the checkpoint in Nong Khai Province, we are putting the system to be open. Expected after December 16, but I think it shouldn’t be a problem. The violence is still a delta that we have encountered and have not yet seen in Thailand,” said Dr. Kiatpoom.
Dr. Kiattipoom Referring to the situation of beds for patients infected with COVID-19, that at present, there are about 200,000 beds, about 30 percent are used, now there is still enough left. For medicine, favipiravir is reserved for at least 45 days a day. 5 hundred thousand tablets and ordered another number. At the same time, Thailand, by the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has raw materials for the production of about 60 million tablets of Favipiravir. Gravure 50,000 courses will arrive in January 2022.
“In Thailand, our vaccines are quite good. More than 72 percent of the first dose has been injected, which the Prime Minister wants to reach 75 percent. It is expected by the end of this year. Should not be a problem, as for the second needle, the injection covers more than 60 percent, asking for cooperation from all parties to vaccinate. that we have enough vaccines Government vaccines are about 140 million doses, alternative vaccines are about 20-30 million doses,” said Dr. Kiatpoom.
The reporter asked Now is it necessary to announce to add the names of countries that are prohibited from entering Thailand from the original 8 countries again? Dr. Kiattipoom said that he is now banned from entering Thailand in 8 countries. Everyone who enters will be quarantined. The announcement of adding countries at the moment. No further considerations have been made.
When asked about concerns that the country will need to be closed again. including delaying the New Year’s festival as well Dr. Kiattipoom said that it is not that much. Therefore, I would like everyone to cooperate and help each other not to cause an epidemic. Because we don’t want to close again, reiterating that wearing a mask, social distancing and washing hands can also prevent the spread of covid-19 well.
