Dr. Wantanee Wattana, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), reveals the situation of COVID-19 patients who were admitted to hospitals under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and preparedness to raise the level of preventive measures and control the epidemic of COVID-19 in Bangkok area As noted by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) The number of infections during Songkran has to wait at least 1-2 weeks that the Bangkok Medical Office currently has a total of 3,498 beds for coviral patients. There are 366 beds in the main hospital, 593 beds in the field hospital, Hospitel. 756 beds, a total of 1,715 beds, or 49.03% of the total beds. and the remaining 1,793 beds are empty and ready to accommodate more patients (data as of 19 Apr ’65 at 6:00 p.m.)
In addition, the Medical Office has prepared medical personnel. for caring for patients of all levels of severity and a closely monitored multidisciplinary team including preparation for taking care of those infected with COVID-19 Outpatient form in addition to the normal system To accommodate cases where patients are unable to enter Home Isolation (HI) or Community Isolation (CI) systems in order to receive diagnosis and dispense medications according to their level of symptoms and giving advice on returning to home isolation If there are severe symptoms Erawan Center will coordinate and refer patients to the treatment system in the field hospital, the main hospital according to the level of severity.
As for the progress of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s proactive COVID-19 vaccination service to facilitate the people in the 608 group (the elderly 60 years and over, those with congenital disease and pregnant women), including searching for hidden people who come to work in Bangkok fragile people and non-Thai nationals who have not been vaccinated to receive the vaccine as soon as possible to reduce the risk of serious illness and death
Now the medical office Has campaigned for vaccination for 608 at risk groups at various injection points both inside and outside the hospital. to strengthen the immune system and help reduce severe illnesses or died from COVID-19 The statistics of vaccination services in the Bangkok area, as of April 21, 65 at 4 p.m., the total number of vaccinated recipients is 11,658 doses, the cumulative amount of vaccination services is 25,083,602 doses, with the 608 group receiving 5,533,633 doses of the vaccine.
In this regard, Bangkok by the medical office has adjusted the service plan for vaccination against COVID-19, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster needles For people aged 18 years and over, Thais and foreigners, all rights continue from other injection centers Starting today until the end of April 65 on official days and times at the vaccination service point at all 11 hospitals affiliated with Bangkok
In addition, open more channels for people to get vaccinated as soon as possible by opening Walk in for AstraZeneca vaccination. and Pfizer vaccines at the vaccination service points at the hospital, which will be open from today until the end of April 65 onwards, on official days and times at the vaccine service points at all 11 hospitals under the supervision. details as follows
1. Central Hospital, call 02-2251354
2. Taksin Hospital (at Platform Wongwian Yai) call 02-4377677
3. Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital, call 02-2897000-4
4. Luang Pho Thaweesak Chutintharo Uthit Hospital, call 02-4293575-81 ext. 8589
5. Vejkarunrat Hospital, call 02-5432090
6. Ladkrabang Hospital, Bangkok, call 02-3273049
7. Ratchapipat Hospital Tel. 02-4440163 press 0
8. Sirindhorn Hospital, call 02-3286760
9. Bang Khun Thian Elderly Hospital, call 02-4527999
10. Khlong Sam Wa Hospital, call 06-45576009
11. Bangna Hospital, Bangkok Tel. 02-1800201-3 ext. 103,104
However, there are criteria and conditions as follows: 1. For those who have never been vaccinated before Age 18 years and over, both Thai and foreigners. 2. For those who have been infected with COVID-19 who have been cured for 3 months or more. 3. For those who have received vaccination from other vaccination centers in all channels and 4. People who have received complete vaccination according to the criteria or people who have been infected to receive stimulation needles according to the guidelines announced by the Ministry of Public Health
For documents that must be brought along, in the case of a Thai national, bring your ID card and personal pen In the case of foreigners, use a passport together with a pink card. or together with social security identification number and personal pen
However, those who wish to receive vaccination must prepare. get enough sleep abstain from strenuous exercise Wear a comfortable shirt, such as a short-sleeved shirt, if you have questions about vaccinations. Contact to inquire at all 11 hospitals under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on official days and times.
By InfoQuest News Agency (22 Apr 65)
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