People should take 3 steps to avoid virus wave after Songkran: DDC

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People should monitor themselves for symptoms, avoid gatherings and work at home after the Songkran festival, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Sunday.

People should take 3 steps to avoid virus wave after Songkran: DDC

The announcement comes amid forecasts of a surge in new Covid-19 infections as people return from their hometowns after Songkran get-togethers. A big rise in the number of virus cases and deaths would threaten Thailand’s plan to declare Covid-19 as an endemic by July.

DDC director-general Opas Karnkawinpong said people could be carrying the virus as they travel back across the country after the holiday.

Opas urged people to take three steps after Songkran:

  • Monitor themselves for symptoms for seven days. People who have a fever, sore throat, runny nose or headache should take a rapid antigen test.
  • Avoid gatherings. People who must be in contact with others should wear a face mask.
  • Work at home if this does not affect public services.

At this time, it was important for people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 to build immunity and to make sure they strictly obey measures to contain the spread of the virus, he added.

For updates and information on the Covid-19 situation, call the DDC hotline at 1422

Published : April 17, 2022

By : THE NATION

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