COVID-19: Ministry of Public Health reveals 548 cases of novel coronavirus infection in Samut Sakhon – BBC News Thailand



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A medical worker performs a nasal swab on a migrant worker at a seafood market amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Thailand's Samut Sakhon province on December 19, 2020

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Officials to detect novel coronavirus for migrant workers in Samut Sakhon province

Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) announced the situation of COVID-19. In Samut Sakhon province Recently, there were 516 more cases of novel coronavirus infection due to market detection of shrimp. And found in various hospitals The total is 548, the majority are foreign workers Ready to ask for cooperation with local people who do not leave the province unnecessarily AND do not leave the homes between 22.00 and 05.00 hours from December 19 to January 3.

Dr. Opaskarn Kawinpong, MD. The Director General of the Department of Disease Control stated that In cases where people infected by COVID-19 Who is a trader in the shrimp market in Samut Sakhon province on December 17, the Department of Disease Control In collaboration with relevant agencies, proactively researching patients in the shrimp market in the province of 1,192 workers found 516 additional workers (examined by mobile vehicle), representing 43% of the population. Who have been inspected Of the total cumulative total of 548 cases in the province (32 were examined in the hospital), the results showed that more than 90 percent were infected with no symptoms or had very few symptoms.

Mr. Weerasak Wichit Saengsee, Governor of Samut Sakhon Province Requesting the people of Samut Sakhon Province not to travel outside the province AND the control measures have been raised from December 19 to January 3 as follows

1. Determine the absolute area of ​​disease control. With order to close the shrimp market area AND the Srimuang dormitory Absolutely forbidden to enter and leave the area. The province will have measures to facilitate the people who live in the area throughout the period of time, from December 19 to January 3.

2. General areas of Samut Sakhon province, the place is temporarily closed for 14 days, including

  • All kinds of gaming venues
  • Public and private stadiums, boxing fields, schools, boxing parks, swimming pools, drawing facilities, golf courses
  • All kinds of educational institutions, both public and private Mentoring Institute Vocational School School of Sports Ability National University of Sports Campus Samut Sakhon
  • Childcare centers of the local administrative organization Playgrounds
  • Food and beverage stores are granted for sale for return only. (Except food distribution establishments in hospitals and hotels that are duly registered)
  • Department Stores, Community Mall
  • Convenience stores, retail stores (open, but must be closed from 10pm to 5am the next day) not crowded with stores.
  • A flea market that is sold for 6 hours a day should not be crowded and should be cleaned.
  • Places of service according to the law of places of service
  • Theme parks, cinemas, theaters, places to play or public performances
  • Cyber ​​Cafe Game Store
  • Health facility Exercise location Establishment of a herbal steam room that provides spa services
  • Amulet Center Exhibition Center
  • Grooming, grooming or deposit of animals
  • Hairdresser or haircut
  • Checkweighing locations
  • Skin tattoo service
  • Fishing pond, shrimp fishing

At the same time, request the cooperation of the people of Samut Sakhon. Do not leave the accommodation between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next day. And help implement intensive public health measures Wearing a mask Let the alcohol gel wash your hands. Social distancing AND Scan Thai wins

3. The entry and exit of foreigners from the province is prohibited. As for Thais, they can travel but must inform the relevant officials. Including having to report names and destinations as well

They also ask those who go to the shrimp market. Since December 1, I have observed myself for 14 days and I avoid traveling by public transport. If you have a fever, cough, sore throat, nose does not smell Tongue does not know To be tested To look for COVID-19

It can provide clues about the COVID-19 situation. Call the Department of Disease Control Hotline 1422, Samut Sakhon Hotline 065-549-3322 or 034-871-274

Mr. Weerasak said that previously in Samut Sakhon province, 18 people had been infected, who had been cured. And academics have predicted that over 4-5 months, there will be a second wave of outbreaks, especially among migrant workers. But with the cooperation of the people of Samut Sakhon and different workers who have formed a group of volunteers, STOR (foreign volunteers) as the core of the operation Therefore, the province was sterile for 250 days until December 17 when it was an infected patient, leading to a large number of discoveries or outbreaks.

The governor of Samut Sakhon said people could still go to vote. The provincial administrative organization for tomorrow (December 20) can only wear a mask OR cloth mask AND follow the measures to prevent COVID-19 Strictly When you finish using the rights, go home immediately

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More than 4,000 Myanmar workers per line waiting to be evaluated after an outbreak in the shrimp market.

Last month ago. The United Nations (UN) praised Thailand’s response to COVID-19 as an example of strength and unity.

Ms. Kitata Royal, United Nations Representative in Thailand Writes an article on the United Nations website. Show appreciation for Thailand’s achievements in addressing COVID-19. Which makes the World Health Organization ceded to Thailand and New Zealand. It is an achievement that other countries should study, stating that Thailand is an excellent example of strength in restoration because 3 main factors are:

  • Government measures
  • Social responsibility of volunteering
  • The unity of people to prevent disease.
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