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The Ministry of Public Health expects more COVID-19 cases to report outbreaks in each area. Expect to use strong drugs tomorrow.
Today (January 3, 2021) Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn, MD. Deputy Director General, Department of Disease Control Announced in the Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) reports on the progress of the 2019 coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak in entertainment venues. And restaurants in the Pinklao Bangkok area that from the disease investigation of the Bangkok Health Bureau and the Provincial Public Health Bureau (Provincial Health Office), Nonthaburi Province, Nakhon Pathom Epidemiology Division, Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control 4, Saraburi (Sister Kor Sister 4) found that the beginning With COVID-19 patients in restaurants, including staff, singers, servants The first case was detected on December 17, during the same period in which The infection was found in the shrimp market of Samut Sakhon province, while the infection was spreading to nearby areas, three restaurants were investigated and controlled. But today, the number of cases has risen from 49 to 55, most of which were evaluated after the outbreak was known at the site.
Dr. Sophon said the area is in the Bang Phlat district. What is the red area that the governor of Bangkok declared as the maximum control zone Along with Bang Khun Thian district, next to Samut Sakhon province, where infected migrant workers were found and the other district was Nong district Khaem, which are the 3 districts with the highest rates of illness and encounter with patients. Nonthaburi Province by Nonthaburi Province investigates outbreak in Bang Yai market. Twenty-four people were found infected and it was noted that there were as many citizens from Myanmar, followed by Cambodia and Laos, where workers from Vietnam were also found elsewhere.
“It is worrying that Workers who work in other establishments There is a risk of infection being detected. So ask the caregiver The employer monitors Be careful to observe the symptoms of childbirth that may not have much, such as cold, cough, sore throat , request to be separated to send for diagnosis and follow the advice of the Ministry of Education using a mask, washing hands frequently, spacing and checking fever every day “Said the Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control.
Dr. Sophon said another part is An outbreak in Rayong province is preliminary to the smuggling game. Later he found more and more infected people. The red areas that tall patients were found were Phra Hill, Choeng Hill, and Inlet, who found distant areas to be yellow. There were less than 10 cases in the number of cases, but in orange there were no more than 20 cases and when the outbreak occurred. Those infected can also infect their families, such as parents who go to gambling houses. And infecting children As a result, at least 7 schools with schoolchildren infected by their parents have already been found, which is why the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced the closure of schools in 28 provinces, which are the most controlled areas. It is effective from January 4 to February 1, 2021.
“It is noteworthy that This infection can occur throughout the province, for example, a student visiting her mother in Rayong province. Who has a history of gambling AND the infection returned to Kanchanaburi, but is under the control of authorities, ”said Dr. Sophon, and that another case was related to the Mae Daeng market, Rayong province, it was discovered that the infected person was a fresh chicken trader. And being a Myanmar man Professional trade catfish This is in line with the risks that arose previously in Samut Sakhon province, starting with the shrimp market, and infection was found in other markets where the products are traded to other markets, with two cases related to gaming venues. Therefore, the Rayong Communicable Diseases Committee An order was therefore made to close the Mae Daeng market. From January 2 to 5 to clean and search for people who may be exposed as to infections. If there is a case of people traveling to this market, observe yourself 14 days from the last day of the market. If you are sick, you must wear a mask. Avoid traveling by public transport, consult a doctor immediately at the hospital.
Dr Sophon said the first 2 cases of infected van drivers were found to be drivers on a Rayong-Bangna route AND the other is a bus driver on the Rayong-Chiang Mai route, where the Rayong Provincial Health Office and the Department of Disease Control Investigations found that both had a history of risk for being about to be in connection with a gambling dealer. Intensify measures to assist people in the use of public transport. But let’s emphasize that Everyone must register for Thai victories. Wear a mask while traveling. Avoid eating in the car And if there is any illness, postpone the trip
“Starting to find a new outbreak Since mid-December In foreign workers AND attached to Thais In which control of exotic diseases is more difficult than Thais, in part the population is scattered everywhere And most infections are not have symptoms, so their focus is to promote personal hygiene. And limit travel between provinces But then it started to have an epidemic in Thais. Who entered the casino And then entertainment venues But in the process of controlling the disease Although the But some of them may not show symptoms. So they asked this group to be alert until 14 days. They were asked to wear a mask to be examined and it is important to complete the risk history. For the staff assess correctly And more recently, the infection started in Thais in general. Along with family members All of this is something everyone should help each other to curb a more widespread epidemic.
However, Dr. Sophon said that The number of infected will continue to increase. Although disease control in foreign workers has reached a certain level Therefore, in the period after the New Year, it is expected Infection can still be found in the affected area. And entertainment venues are a high-risk area. Therefore, as of January 4, strict measures are expected to hedge risks at these locations.
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