On November 27, 2022, reporters reported that patrol police officer Khlong Thom Police Station Krabi province, together with community leaders, volunteers to maintain the peace of the village. There is still a checkpoint at the entrance. Ban Khuan Tai Pondok School Huay Nam Khao Sub-district, Klong Thom District, Krabi Province, which is a drug addict treatment facility. Unrelated persons are strictly prohibited from entering and exiting the area. After finding a patient with meningococcal disease 1 person has died
Dr. Sinchai Rongdej, a public health physician in Krabi Province, revealed that last week, a patient was admitted to Khlong Thom Hospital and later died. The result was diagnosed as meningococcal disease. Later, on November 21, 2022, there were 5 patients with suspected symptoms who received treatment. Two cases of meningococcal infection were detected.
Later, public health officials in Krabi Province and relevant agencies went to the area. 25 suspected patients were screened and sent for testing at the Medical Sciences Center. Phuket The results showed that there were 8 risky symptoms with an infection. Therefore, a blood test was sent to check for meningococcal disease at the Department of Medical Sciences, Bangkok, with the separation of those who were exposed to the infection for special care.
While public health officials went to the area to collect secretions, examine the infection, more than 400 therapists were ready to give antibiotics. and recommend disease prevention by wearing a hygienic mask and use alcohol to clean Including reducing congestion to prevent further spread And close the place that caused the disease for 20 days, strictly prohibiting people from entering and exiting.