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Ministry of Public Health signals COVID-19 This round, severe symptoms, no doctor seen in 48 hours, high risk of death.
Today (January 1, 2020) at the Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) Dr. Opaskhan Kavinpong, MD. Director General, Department of Disease Control Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn, MD. Director of the Division of General Communicable Diseases Performance Deputy Director General, Department of Disease Control Announces the situation of coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 in Thailand
Dr. Sophon said that the COVID-19 outbreak In entertainment venues and restaurants in Pinklao District, Bang Phlat District, Bangkok Additional information from the Bangkok Health Research Office, in collaboration with the Provincial Office of Public Health (Provincial Organization of Health), Nonthaburi and the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Health Office today found an increase of 43 cases, totaling 48 cases, as of mid-December. A male patient was found with a cough and expectoration, COVID-19 was detected. After that, I met a colleague at 3 stores namely Isan Krongkaew Saap, Isan and New Plaza. In addition to having employees in the store, the customers were still diagnosed with COVID-19.
Dr. Sophon said that in addition to Bangkok there are still people from nearby provinces, Nonthaburi and Nakhon Pathom, who are employees of the store. The results of the investigation indicated that Restaurants with a lot of traffic Together with singers or store staff to 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 Additional patient search information 131 employees and singers were evaluated and found 5 infectious, 30 service employees found 1 infection, and 16 close household contacts found 1 infection in low-risk people living near the shop 197 No infection was found, therefore, it was detected among high-risk people, totaling 374 cases, the results yielded 7 cases, representing 1.87%.
“Ask people to use the service to get tested for infection Other interesting information showed that there was a case that was recently found. The 44-year-old man who passed away today was a customer of the Groove Evening Bar, who passed away on December 31st, but history proves it. Sick since December 26, after visiting the store since December 20, however, since sick has not seen a doctor right away. After that I had pneumonia When high levels of COVID-19, clearly the cause of the disease. After that, the symptoms did not improve. He has respiratory failure. The case is an example of disease. Bring severe symptoms in a short time, “said Dr. Sophon.
Dr Sophon said that therefore those who visited the facility found that COVID-19 patients before and within 14 days had respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, no odor, tongue, flavor. Tired condition Please hurry to get examined soon That if it is more than 48 hours late, there is a possibility of death
“The risk group continues to be the elderly. They have underlying diseases such as diabetes, lungs, pregnant women or children, so we ask the risk group to act correctly. 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 there are symptoms of shortness of breath, call the ambulance to pick you up. But if the symptoms are low, avoid using public vehicles, ”said Dr. Sophon and that the nature of the closed place No ventilation Including a large number of people It offers the opportunity to spread the infection from places like entertainment places, karaoke shops , pubs, bars, etc. It is recommended that if the workshop employee is ill, he stop working. To reduce the chance of transmitting an infection. As asymptomatic people can transmit the infection, it is good practice to wear a mask at all times, both for the operator and for the visitor, well spaced and wash their hands. To reduce the risk of infection in such places.
Dr. Opas said that now 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, the COVID-19 public health and medical emergency operations center (BCP) has recommended recommendations for areas with a COVID-19 outbreak. 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 larger suite of COVID-19 Management Centers (BECs) to consider If people avoid eating in the store, ask them to take them home. Especially in the risk areas of Bangkok and its surroundings and the central region AND the east too
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