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Said the Ministry of Public Health. Groups infected with COVID-19 Linked to entertainment venues and restaurants in Bangkok increased to 48 and reiterated the risk of people traveling to those places If you are sick, you should see a doctor within 48 hours, and then there is the possibility of death.
Today (January 1) at approximately 3:00 pm the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Opasakarn Kavinpong. Director General of the Department of Disease Control, together with Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn Director of the Division of General Communicable Diseases Acting as Deputy Director General, Department of Disease Control Jointly announce the status of the epidemic ofInfectious disease coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 In Thailand
Dr Opas said that the trend of outbreaks since mid-December 2020 in the shrimp market in Samut Sakhon province is linked to nearby provinces and Bangkok. In addition to an outbreak of the gaming group in Rayong province and the neighboring provinces, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, Trat, Sa Kaeo, which has continuously increased the infection in the community. Although the number of COVID cases is increasing But there are also cured healers This reflects that the cooperation of all parties is essential to stop this outbreak.
“The overview of the outbreak is mainly in Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, the metropolitan and eastern regions. There will be some distribution of patients to other provinces. Patients in other provinces Can control the situation well High-risk exposure Low-risk exposure And most laboratory results are almost complete Found that 2 percent of the infection was not considered large, it was still considered that it could control the situation ”Said OPAS.
While the party outbreak in the Big Bike, Krabi province with many people to work. And there were infected people from Samut Sakhon province to attend the event. There was also an outbreak in Phuket, Narathiwat province, but in this case the patient was able to detect it quickly. Anyone can enter the disease control research system. And he found that he contacts only those who exposed the high risk He’s a family man And in some communities So, in the case of a large bicycle, the epidemic is over.
While Dr. Sophon said that additional information from the investigation of the Bangkok health bureau, together with the Provincial Public Health Office (Provincial Health Organization), Nonthaburi and the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Health Office found an outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. In entertainment venues and restaurants in Pinklao District, Bang Phlat District, Bangkok Today, the number of cases has increased from 43 to 48.
With this event beginning in mid-December, a male patient was found with a cough and expectoration, COVID-19 was detected. After that, I found a colleague in 3 stores that are Zab Isan Isan Krong Kaew Y freshman place In addition to having employees in the store, it was also reported that customers who used the service were also diagnosed with COVID-19, in addition to Bangkok, there were also people from the nearby provinces, Nonthaburi and Nakhon Pathom. The restaurant has many visitors. Along with singers or store employees who provide services in other stores in the same district. It was found that a total of 49 patients found that the infected went to another store. Making it possible to continue spreading the infection
In this regard, the most proactive patient search data in the entertainment venues on Pinklao Road A total of 131 employees and singers were evaluated, 5 cases of infection were found, 30 of the service personnel found 1 infection and 16 household contacts nearby, 1 case was found in low-risk people living near the store. No 197 cases were found, so it was found in the high-risk group, totaling 374 cases, 7 cases were found, which represents 1.87%.
“Another interesting fact is that there is a case that has been found recently. The person who supposedly died today is a 44-year-old man who is a client ofGroove night bar He died on December 31, according to the background, he went to the store since December 20 and began to have symptoms from December 26, who did not immediately go to a doctor. After that I had pneumonia He went to a doctor on December 30th. The virus, SAR-CoV-2, was detected in large quantities, after which the symptoms did not improve. He has respiratory failure. This case is an example of the disease that can cause severe symptoms in a short time, ”said Dr. Sophon.
Dr. Sophon emphasized that therefore an advice for those who visit places where COVID-19 patients have been seen before and within 14 days have respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, no tongue odor. After trying it he is tired. Please hurry to get examined soon That if it is more than 48 hours late, there is a possibility of death
“The risk group is still the elderly. You have underlying diseases such as diabetes, lungs, pregnant women or children, therefore ask the risk group with the disease to take appropriate measures. Before going to see a doctor, you should wear a mask, keep your distance, and wash your hands frequently. Avoid entering crowded places. Or if you have symptoms of asthenia, call an ambulance. But if symptoms are low, avoid using public transportation, ”Dr. Sophon said.
Dr. Opas added that Currently, COVID-19 patients have a relationship with the restaurant. Especially sitting and eating in a store, there is a high risk of transmission. The more you don’t wear a mask, the higher your risk. Today, there is a meeting at the COVID-19 Emergency Medical and Public Health Operations Center (SERP) that has recommended recommendations for areas with COVID-19 outbreaks. For entertainment venues AND restaurants sit and eat at the store to close for 14 days, but can be taken home to eat at home. Which will be proposed to the Provincial Communicable Diseases Committee. Bangkok And the COVID-19 Situation Management Center (FEC) considered whether people could avoid eating at the store. Asked to buy back to the house Especially in the risk areas of Bangkok and its surroundings and the central region And the east too
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