Thailand has found 1,551 ‘Omicron’ cases in 47 provinces, 779 from abroad, 772 in the country, with Bangkok-Kalasin-Chonburi being the most common.
On January 2, 65, Dr. Kiatipoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) gave an interview about the situation of COVID-19. in Thailand that Currently, information about the Omicron germ Still, as expected, the disease was less severe, but more infectious. by patients with various diseases Every disease that is of concern is that cases of infection will lead to death. But if infected and have no symptoms and build immunity It’s okay
Dr. Kiatpoom added that, however, the MoPH will re-evaluate the situation on January 3 before summarizing the situation and measures for submission to the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CDC) meeting in On the 7th of this month
“Overview of COVID-19 in the Omicron species The disease is likely to spread But at the moment it is not causing severe disease. Still under control,” said Dr. Kiatpoom.
Dr. Supakit Sirilak, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences, said that for the Omicron situation in the country In testing for the strain since opening the country from Nov. 1, 64 to Jan. 1, 65, 1,551 cumulative cases of omikron were found, of which 779 were imported from abroad and were infected with the virus. 772 countries
By on 1 Jan. Increased 189 in a single day, divided into 68 foreign travelers and 121 domestic cases. Currently, 47 provinces have been found infected, with the most common provinces being Bangkok 395, Kalasin 195, Chonburi 148, Phuket, 125. and Roi Et 119 cases. There will be an increase in omikron infections after the new year.
Dr. Supakit continued that now people are starting to return to work. The Ministry of Health asks for cooperation from various agencies. Measures for employees to work from home (work for home) as much as possible to assess the situation for about 2 weeks. Ask for cooperation from people to check ATK to screen themselves.
especially during respiratory symptoms Even if the test results are negative, they have to repeat the test in 1-3 days and reiterate that if they are in the family, they must wear a mask to protect themselves. Emphasize universal prevention by wearing a mask. keep distance and wash your hands It is an important weapon to reduce the spread of infection.