The Director-General of the Medical Department is concerned about the rising number of COVID-19 victims, suggesting that those at risk of finding the virus should contact a medical facility immediately.
On April 16, 65, Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health revealed that the situation of Covid-19 is still in the epidemic period and there are many infected people in Thailand. Meanwhile, the number of deaths from COVID-19 tends to increase as the number of infections increases. According to the data from the Ministry of Public Health, out of the 125 deaths (as of April 16, 65), the major risk factors for death were 117 patients in the 608 risk group, representing 93.6%. or did not receive complete vaccination according to the criteria of 118 cases, representing 94.4%, it is recommended that if a patient in various risk groups, such as children, the elderly, people with congenital diseases and pregnant women or did not receive all the vaccinations according to the criteria When symptoms occur, contact a medical facility immediately. to provide early and appropriate access to treatment to reduce mortality He also stressed that data shows that at-risk groups should be vaccinated to reduce serious illness and death.