The Ministry of Public Health reveals that outpatient “COVID” treatment has doubled from 2,000 people per week to 4,000 people per week. Warn of the new year, the number of infections will surely increase But more or less, everyone can help. If still strong, wear a mask, wash your hands, ask for infection, separate and quarantine for 5 days, reducing the risk of infecting others. have to wait for the cause
On December 6, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakon Director General of the Medical Department The Ministry of Public Health (Sor.Phor.) gave an interview about the increasing number of deaths from COVID-19 that When the number of infected people increases Therefore, there is a chance that the infection will spread to the 608 group of comorbid diseases more. Most of the deaths were among 608 people with comorbidities and not vaccinated. With 70% of the deaths being vaccinated less than 3 times, 50% did not get vaccinated at all, 20% received only 2 doses. While those infected with few symptoms, treated as outpatients, do not need to go to the hospital, found more from the original 2,000 people per week, doubled to an average of 4,000 people per week, or 700-800 people per day, so there is a chance of being infected. other people, so those who are not vaccinated are the most dangerous group. A vaccinated person is like an immune factory that goes to fight the infection.
“About 35% of all levels of beds for COVID-19 patients are currently used, and there are more than 60% of the available beds for patients. More hospitals are ready to expand immediately, “said Dr. Thongchai.
Dr. Thongchai said that the number of new infected people during this new year will definitely increase. due to cold weather Not only COVID, but all viruses can survive in cold climates for a longer time. resulting in more epidemics Therefore, patients treated with OPD are asked to self-quarantine for at least 5 days. If necessary, go outside, try to prevent them from infecting others. Especially the measures to wear masks and wash hands. The number of patients will definitely increase during the new year. But it depends more or less on the behavior of everyone. Absolutely no country closure because life must go on Currently, the policy has been given to hospitals under the supervision of vaccination campaigns. Open Saturday – Sunday If vaccinated during this period, it will be able to protect both during this new year and will continue to have immunity until the Songkran period.
The reporter asked Some patients may have comorbidities when infected with COVID and think they have mild symptoms. Dr. Thongchai said that in the case of a patient over 30 years old, he was of working age and died suddenly at home. The Department of Disease Control is analyzing the cause of death of such a person. The cause of the death must be analyzed if there is another infection or not. case caused by covid Symptoms will not die immediately. but will have a shortness of breath first because the COVID virus will enter the lungs But some other viruses also affect the heart. Therefore, it must be analyzed whether he died from complications or from COVID.