MIU Committee, Ministry of Public Health revealed the situation.COVIDThere was a great reduction in violence. It is the phase leading to the end of the pandemic. Most infected people now have no symptoms or very few symptoms. Academic data found that In measuring temperature (Thermoscan), there is currently no evidence of efficacy. lack of value and add unnecessary work steps therefore provide policy proposals and measures It may not be necessary to set the thermometer. (Thermoscan) at the airport and various places In many countries there is a recommendation to stop measuring temperature.
Today (June 13, 2022), Dr. Rungruang Kitphati, Chief Advisor at the ministry level (Dr. qualified, level 11) and chairman of the Committee on Disease SituationCOVID 19 The Ministry of Public Health (MIU) revealed that one of the recent screening measures for COVID-19 is to measure temperature before entering the country and in various places. Due to the severe COVID-19 pandemic Patients often have a fever as a leading symptom. and to create awareness
However, due to the current situation and the coronavirus There was a great reduction in violence. In addition, people received a large number of vaccines. More than half of those infected show no symptoms or have mild symptoms. Therefore, it is an important factor affecting the usefulness and effectiveness of thermometers.
In addition, patients can mask their fever by taking antipyretic drugs. Wearing thick clothing to cover the body, washing face, and using cosmetics, etc., the MIU Committee has conducted a review of temperature screening measures. After the pandemic of COVID-19 has passed
Dr. Rungruang said the study found that The thermometer has a low efficacy in screening COVID-19 patients, with a low sensitivity ranging from 0-39%, making both positive and negative predictive values very low. give false positives and negatives Both use at the airport or various places. No academic evidence has yet been found to support its benefit in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Therefore, there are policy proposals and measures that Now and after the COVID-19 pandemic, airports may not be needed. international entry and exit and various business establishments Screening for infected people by measuring temperature Other countries have also had similar recommendations, such as the UK advising that temperature measurements are not required to screen for coronavirus cases, Singapore canceling public temperature screenings. Since August 2021, United States and Canada There are currently no temperature recommendations for screening.
In addition, Dr. Rungruang added that For the body scan thermometer in the airport. There is also no evidence for its effectiveness in preventing the spread of COVID-19, and more effective innovations must be developed in the future for better infectious disease screening among travelers. Temperature filtering at airports can cause too much security to be neglected, resulting in neglect of other measures (False security) and causing inconvenience.
The proposed proposal will be presented to the CCC for further consideration. but still emphasizes the measures on the booster vaccine Wearing a mask in a high-risk area Risk groups and people with respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, and to maintain good health behaviors such as hand washing, social distancing, reducing congestion, as well as good environmental management.