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BMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-coded

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)s Medical Service Department is looking into preparing more ICU rooms, medical staff and supplies in response to rising Covid-19 cases, BMA permanent secretary Silapasuay Raweesangsoon said on Monday.

She added that BMA was also cooperating with the Public Health Ministry and other agencies about effectively managing ICU beds to accommodate severe cases.

“The Erawan Emergency Medical Service Centre is responsible for bed management and patient transportation in Bangkok,” she said.

BMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-codedBMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-coded

A colour code has been set up based on symptoms, so patients can be taken to the correct institute for treatment:

Green: Asymptomatic patients or those with slight symptoms, such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, pink eyes, rash, diarrhoea or loss of the sense of smell or taste.

Yellow: Patients at risk of developing severe symptoms, such as those above 60 years of age or those suffering from chronic conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cirrhosis and a weakened immune system.

Red: Patients who are unusually fatigued, have trouble breathing or have developed pneumonia.

BMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-codedBMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-coded

BMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-codedBMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-coded

“Patients will be transported to medical facilities from 8am to 8pm,” Silapasuay said.

“Patients who have not been moved to a medical institute can call the Department of Medical Services at 1668, National Health Security Office at 1330, Erawan Emergency Medical Service Centre: 1669 or via Line @sabaideebot.”

BMA ties up with agencies to solve ICU bed problem, patients to be colour-coded

She added that patients going to the medical institute on their own must have their Covid-19 test result ready and must inform the Erawan Emergency Medical Service Centre in advance.

“If being driven to the venue by someone else, then both the patient and everyone else in the care should wear two masks and maintain a distance. The driver should also create a partition between passengers, have all windows open and turn off the air conditioning. The route should also be studied in advance so not much time is spent with the patient in closed surroundings,” she added.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Firms can register for vaccine procurement from today

The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade website on Monday opened registration for private companies who wish to procure Covid-19 vaccine at their own expense for their employees.

“The [registration] form will be used to gather information on vaccine requirement from the private sector,” the Thai Chamber of Commerce said.

“Officials will contact you once there is any progress in negotiating with manufacturers to discuss further steps in detail.”

The scheme will allow private companies to vaccinate their staff so that they can restart operations as soon as possible and help speed up recovery of the economy, said the chamber.

“We will coordinate with related government authorities to import vaccine that meets Thai regulations, and at a reasonable price. The distribution of the imported vaccine will be supervised by the Private Hospital Association Thailand.”

The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand are also looking for private companies who wish to contribute to the procurement and distribution of Covid-19 vaccine in Thailand.

To procure the vaccine for employees, visit https://thaichamber.org/question/159. To make a contribution, fill in the form at https://thaichamber.org/question/158.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Massage parlour operators protest yet another closure

A group of massage business owners handed in a petition to Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Monday asking for assistance after their businesses were closed for 14 days as of Monday.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the closure of massage parlours and spas from Monday to May 9, as they are considered to pose a high risk of infection.

Pitak Yotha, one of the representatives, said his business has been closed three times over Covid, but the government has not offered any assistance.

He said massage parlours have never sparked Covid cases but are always the first to be closed.

Massage parlour operators protest yet another closure

Apart from remedial measures, the group also demanded that masseurs be inoculated against Covid-19 in a bid to preserve consumers’ confidence.

Massage parlour operators protest yet another closure

Published : April 26, 2021

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Thailand logs 8 deaths, 2,048 new Covid cases

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday reported 2,048 new cases and eight deaths.

Four of the deaths were in Bangkok, and the rest in Pathum Thani, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum and Yala. The ages of those who succumbed to the virus ranged between 24 and 92, and seven had reportedly been suffering from chronic conditions.

Meanwhile, of the 2,048 new cases, the highest number or 901 were in Bangkok, 110 in Samut Prakan, 104 in Chonburi, 97 in Nonthaburi and 84 in Chiang Mai.

The new infections also included 10 arrivals from overseas, including three Thais from Qatar, Hungary and the United Arab Emirates. The remainder included four Indians, a Pakistani national and a Chinese national, all of whom had flown in from their home countries, as well as a Turkish national who flew in from Uzbekistan.

Meanwhile, 480 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 57,508. Of these, 54,227 had been contracted locally, including 21,707 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,281 were returnees.

So far, 31,593 have recovered and been discharged, 25,767 patients are still in hospitals, and 148 have died.

Since April 1, 54 people have succumbed to the virus, CCSA said. Thailand’s third wave of Covid-19 infections was sparked by some cluster cases in mid-March.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Monday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 147.78 million (up by 727,349), 125.32 million have recovered, 19.34 million are active cases (110,487 in severe condition) and 3.12 million have died (up by 9,924).

Thailand ranks 106th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 32.82 million, followed by India 17.3 million, Brazil 14.34 million, France 5.49 million, and Russia 4.76 million.

Separately, another 23,080 people were given their first shot of vaccine in the last 24 hours, while 2,433 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccines administered in Thailand to 1,149,666.

Published : April 26, 2021

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2 million Favipiravir tablets arrive from Japan, 1m more expected next month

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) on Monday said that 2 million Favipiravir tablets procured from Japan had arrived in Thailand. The drug has been imported for treating Covid-19 patients.

The GPO added that another million tablets would arrive in May, and would be distributed to medical places nationwide as fast as possible.

The GPO said that 2 or 3 million tablets were in the procurement process.

Treatment of each Covid-19 patient requires up to 70 tablets of Favipiravir, the GPO explained.

2 million Favipiravir tablets arrive from Japan, 1m more expected next month2 million Favipiravir tablets arrive from Japan, 1m more expected next month

Published : April 26, 2021

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Three Covid-19 patients arrested for travelling out of their province

Police on Sunday night arrested three people for leaving Sa Kaew after testing positive for Covid-19. The patients have been identified as Kamonwan Lummanee, 46, Kamolchanok Wichachim, 26, and Pannuwat Khanthakot, 23.

Police said the two women and one man left Sa Kaew last week after their infections were confirmed through proactive testing.

The three first hid in Samut Prakan province before deciding to head to Suphanburi. However, they were caught at the border of Nakhon Nayok province.

The three were later admitted to a hospital in Sa Kaew and will be charged for violating the Emergency Decree and Communicable Disease Act.

Published : April 26, 2021

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BMA deploys more vehicles to transport Covid-19 patients to hospitals

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Sunday said that more vehicles were being used to transport Covid-19 patients to hospitals.

BMA permanent secretary Silpasuay Raweesangsoon said that more pickup trucks had been deployed for transporting patients in 50 districts of the capital since April 22.

On Saturday, BMA pickups and eight other vehicles supported by the Army had transported Covid-19 patients 75 times.

Silpasuay added that the BMA had asked for more vehicles from some foundations and organisations in Bangkok.

Published : April 26, 2021

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At 26 April,which provinces will fine you THB20,000 for not wearing a face mask?

In response to the third wave of Covid-19 in Thailand, some provinces have ordered people to wear face masks in public. The penalty for violating this order is a fine of up to THB20,000, according to the Communicable Disease Act.

The list of provinces that have issued the mask-wearing order includes Kanchanaburi, Prachinburi, Phetchaburi, Suphanburi, Ayutthaya, Samut Sakhon, Lopburi, Samut Prakan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chonburi, Saraburi, Trat, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Chanthaburi, Bangkok, Suratthani, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat Narathiwat, Pattani, Phang-nga, Phuket, Ranong, Satun, Songkhla, Yala, Sukhothai, Tak, Phetchabun, Uttaradit, Lamphun, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Yasothon Nong Khai, Ubon Ratchathani, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Sisaket, Surin, Udon Thani, Loei, Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Nakhon Phanom and Khon Kaen

Published : April 26, 2021

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Rescue foundation suspends services after road accident victim tests positive

Staff of the Kok Sai Rescue Foundation in Phetchabun province, who helped victims of a road accident on Saturday night in Lom Sak subdistrict, have been told to quarantine after one of the victims was found to be infected with Covid-19.

“Eight staff helped transport the injured victims to Lom Sak Hospital. Later that night the hospital notified that one of the victims had tested positive for Covid-19,” the foundation said via its Facebook page on Sunday.

“Five staff had close contact with the patient, while three have low risk of infection, but they were all ordered to remain in quarantine at the foundation’s meeting hall for 14 days.

“The foundation will stop working until it tests all staff and is certain that everyone is Covid-19 free.”

The foundation added that it would supply food and necessities to the staff who have been ordered to stay in quarantine every day.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Eight more Covid-19 patients die as over 2,000 new cases reported

The Public Health Ministry reported 2,048 new Covid-19 cases with eight fatalities and 563 patients in a critical condition on Monday.

Of the 2,048 new cases, 1,991 had been contracted locally, 47 were found via proactive testing and 10 were overseas arrivals in quarantine.

The total number of confirmed cases in Thailand since the outbreak last year rose to 57,508. Of these, 54,227 had been contracted locally, while 3,281 were returnees. So far, 31,593 have recovered and been discharged, 25,767 patients are still in hospitals, and 148 have died.

Of the patients who are being treated at hospitals, 563 patients are in a critical condition with 150 patients in 40 provinces needing ventilators.

The three provinces with most number of patients using ventilators were Bangkok (60), Chonburi (12) and Samut Prakan (11).

Published : April 26, 2021

By : The Nation