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COVID-19: Myanmar Shrimp Labor Market How is Samut Sakhon in the blockade area? – BBC Thai
After the COVID-19 outbreak In the shrimp market of Samut Sakhon province, where foreign workers are crowded The number of infected workers affected more than 1,200 people today (Dec 24) The Thai government has started to establish field hospital in the shrimp market, known as the government. The “bud area” of the outbreak, with 30 beds already in operation, would it be enough for approximately 3,000-4,000 foreign workers in the area?
“I’m stressed, so I think who’s addicted? Not stuck? …” Tin Tin He, a 45-year-old worker from Mon, works on a shrimp raft. And he lives in a dormitory in Klang Kung market, Samut Sakhon province, he interviewed BBC Thai by phone yesterday (December 23)
The Mon woman has the same concern as other workers in the “red zones” where the government and the CRC are currently operating to control the outbreak. Which was identified as a “Singapore Model” management type
Although it is a Singapore operation that controls that the outbreak is limited, the work dormitories. To prevent labor groups from other populations But the Singapore model has been criticized by labor organizations. Due to the lockdown of foreign workers in Singapore Unlike normal lockdowns that allow people to shop, exercise and make deliveries, these migrant workers are actually held captive and only receive basic food for life.
Watcharaphon Buranate, Raks Thai Foundation Field Coordinator Who works in the Samut Sakhon area Describe the condition of the working dormitory as a poor building and poor environment. They live in a room full of people. Which makes it difficult to spread out to prevent illness. According to a recent survey of volunteer data collected in the lockdown zone, there are approximately 1,209 rooms.
“Have you ever seen a townhouse where he made a room? It will go into the rooms a lot, they are there.”
“Some rooms have 3 people, parents and children, some have four people, from the province it is estimated that there are more than 4,000 workers. But we still don’t know exactly how many people there are. “
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The migrant worker dormitory inside the Mahachai Kung central market before the December 18 blockade.
Raks Thai Foundation staff Who came to support as interpreter for doctors Field nurses in screening tests They said that the concern of the workforce in the shrimp market was that they did not know who was infected. Will I get infected or not? And how to separate yourself from ordinary residents. Including how to prevent Making the job stressful Because some of the workers inside are workers without a legitimate card. Furthermore, there is also a garbage problem that has started to accumulate, which the province of Samut Sakhon is looking for a solution.
“We didn’t know we were stuck. We hoped to call,” Mon shrimp market workers. “
Tintinje working on a shrimp raft. And she lived in a bedroom in Klang Kung market, Samut Sakhon province with her husband and 12-year-old children in the room where she had previously lived. All three were screened for infection.
“Press release that we add 500 to 300 people, but we have no symptoms. It’s nothing,” she said of herself and her family in Thai as far as she can communicate.
Tintin, who has been working in Thailand for about 15 years, talks about the well-being of the workers now that workers from this area are working in the shrimp market. And work in the factory Despite the blockade in the market area But the dormitory workers in this area still live in the same rooms. There was no separation of who the patient was. Because they don’t know who is infected
He said coworkers from the shrimp market will inspect them every day. The name was taken and said “If he’s stuck, he’ll call”, but until December 23, the Thai BBC interviewed this Mon woman. She has not yet been informed of the test results.
“We didn’t know we were stuck. We waited to call.”
As for how to eat, Tintin said that all the shops in them were closed. But there is still enough food to receive bags of rice, bags and dry food such as canned fish from both the employer and the provinces that have been placed at the market meeting point.
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The migrant worker dormitory inside the Mahachai Kung central market before the December 18 blockade.
He also praises the staff who bring food. Tintin also volunteers to receive food and water every day. And he walked towards the workers throughout the building And asked if there was a disease or not In addition to giving advice to see a doctor if the symptoms
“I delivered rice to my room. How many people do I have to ask? Send so much rice water Don’t let them go down,” Tintin recalls.
Workers from neighboring countries said they were not surprised on the first day of the confined space. Because they understand the official measures Regarding the needs now He said that it was a mask that was beginning to be inadequate. Because what is being used is the part that was purchased for use before.
“If you go outside or people outside, it’s dangerous. As if this is better.”
Field hospitals that can accommodate up to 100 beds
Yesterday (December 23), a field hospital was established in the Kung Central Market area and started operating on the first day with 30 beds.
Dr. Kiattaphum Wongrajit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health Said that in this area where there are quite a few infected The field hospital area, which specifically treats patients with COVID-19, is used to treat patients with few or no symptoms. And provide initial treatment for common illnesses. Family planning Contraceptive injection and humane mental health No need to travel to hospital There is a team of doctors and nurses. If the symptoms are severe, it will be sent to the hospital. So far they have treated 75 patients.
Ministry of Public Health
Field hospital within the central shrimp market Founded on December 23.
Field hospital Divided into 3 service areas, namely the red area, namely the sleeping area, the orange area, the waiting area for treatment and detection. And the green zone is the operational nursing point. Now it is increasing in number, supported by the beds of the military. It is expected to accommodate a maximum of 100 beds.
Regarding the treatment plan for foreign workers Dr. Kiatphum said that people who were quarantined for 14 days had a blood test to determine their immunity. That if you have an immune system, it is considered cured Will move to another area provided by the government
The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that the occupational health care in the shrimp market dormitories was a cluster quarantine to prevent people from traveling and infecting them. There is a team of foreign volunteer workers (OASO) to help communicate and educate people about health in accommodation. Disease Prevention and Food Delivery System AND you have a team to help heal the minds of those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Left in the middle of the road
Following the emergence of infected among foreign workers One of the measures taken by the state is the arrest of the Immigration Office (Office of Immigration) and the Ministry of Labor. The launch of a fast-moving lawsuit detects illegal immigration workers in many areas. This began to cause the employer to lay off labor, as happened in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. Causing the network of multinational population organizations issued a statement calling on the government to end its policy of detecting illegal workers and employers. But adjust the method to request the cooperation of all workers in the inspection. Detection and treatment to prevent the spread of COVID-19
“The news and signals sent by the Prime Minister and the Department of Security Has destroyed the atmosphere of trust and cooperation in the prevention of COVID-19. Unfortunately”
Raks Thai Foundation
Raks Thai Foundation NGO staff working on migrant worker health Help support language interpretation for field nurses. And queue for a remote exam
Network of multinational population organizations This year, the problem of illegal workers that occurred during the COVID-19 outbreak was initially inconsistent with the realities and circumstances of the migrant worker management policy. Unclear and lack of integration between departments Especially regarding the registration of migrant workers. Extension of work permit and visa during border closure Make it an obstacle for labor to return to the system legally
Both labor regulations that do not allow migrant workers to change jobs from businesses that reduce the number of people to businesses that need labor. By legally changing employers, you are laying off more migrant workers from the shutdown or reducing the workforce. In addition to the economic conditions of neighboring countries that push workers to work and the demand for labor from employers. Or the corruption of some officials. As a result, there is a movement of smuggling into the country that is difficult to prevent and repress.
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