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Bangkok provides free Covid-19 testing to workers in risky groups until May 31

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will provide free Covid-19 testing to people in professions at high risk of infection, and who are not covered by the social security system, from May 5-31 at the Bangkok Youth Centre (Thai -Japan) in Din Daeng district, Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said on Saturday.

On April 16, the BMA had started free testing of social security members – under Article 33, 39 and 40 of the Social Security Act – in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.

The youth centre is capable of testing 2,000 people per day.

From April 16 to 30, a total of 32,453 have come to the centre to get tested, of whom 808 tested positive, or 2.5 per cent.

“From May 5, workers who are not under social security can receive free tests at the youth centre, with priority given to those that have contact with several people, such as food delivery staff, public vehicle drivers, taxi drivers — both cars and bikes,” he said.

Aswin added that the BMA was procuring additional vaccines for staff of agencies in the province whose work might expose them to the virus, such as teachers, Don Mueang airport staff, Metropolitan Electricity Authority staff and road sweepers in 50 districts.

“We estimate that there are about 500,000 people in these groups who need to be vaccinated for their safety,” he added.

Published : May 08, 2021

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Yaowarat shopkeepers fined for selling illegal jellies after two children hospitalised

Customer protection police, together with Food and Drug Administration officers, raided several candy shops in Bangkok’s Yaowarat area selling eye jellies, a candy suspected of making children sick.

On Tuesday, a mother posted on her Facebook page that her son and daughter had consumed the jellies, and had to be hospitalised due to vomiting, fever and stomachache.

In response to this case, the officials on Friday visited candy shops in Yaowarat and checked all the eye jellies being sold there.

Their inspection revealed that the jellies sold in five shops had no registration number or a label in Thai language.

The officials confiscated 33,000 candies, worth THB300,000.

Yaowarat shopkeepers fined for selling illegal jellies after two children hospitalised

The shop operators were fined THB30,000 for selling illegal products. The fine amount will be more if the candies are found to be contaminated with dangerous chemicals.

Published : May 08, 2021

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PM unveils new vaccination plan with focus on inoculating all adults

The government aims to procure 150 million or more doses of vaccine to tackle Covid-19 in Thailand, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha posted on his Facebook page on Saturday.

“The original goal was to get 100 million doses of vaccine for 50 million adults in Thailand, with some manufacturers scheduled to make deliveries next year,” he said in the post. “However, as the outbreak situation is highly volatile, we cannot set a vaccination plan based on the assumption that herd immunity will be achieved when the majority of the population is vaccinated.

“The government has, therefore, set a new target of 150 million doses, or enough for all adults in Thailand or roughly 60 million people, while having some left in reserve,” Prayut said.

“The reserve also aims to respond in cases where the immunity of vaccinated people weakens, requiring additional jabs.”

Prayut added that the government would employ a more aggressive approach in procuring the vaccine as well as seek alternatives from new vaccine manufacturers. “Currently we have negotiated with seven manufacturers and are planning to branch out more to ensure that we get vaccines on time. We have to race with all other countries who are also eyeing getting more vaccines for their people as well,” he added.

“Lastly, the government is discussing with doctors and experts in public health over adjusting the vaccination plan to prioritise giving the first jab to as many people as possible,” said Prayut.

“Doctors unanimously agree that the risk of contracting the virus and developing severe symptoms, or even death, fall considerably after receiving the first jab. Therefore, we should focus on vaccinating as many first-dose receivers as possible.

“If we follow this adjusted plan, it is estimated that by the end of July about half of the adult population of Thailand will have been vaccinated with the first jab and therefore are well-protected against Covid-19,” said Prayut.

Published : May 08, 2021

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More than half of over 2,000 new Covid-19 cases found in Bangkok; 19 patients die

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported 2,149 new cases and 19 deaths on Saturday.

Of the deaths, seven were in Bangkok, two each in Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani, and one each in Nakhon Sawan, Samut Songkhram, Kanchanaburi, Chonburi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surin, Songkhla and Nakhon Pathom provinces.

The ages of those who succumbed to the virus ranged between 42 and 93, and most of them suffered from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other complications.

Bangkok with 1,112 cases again leads the list with more than half the number of cases in the country, followed by 217 in Nonthaburi, 114 in Samut Prakan and 100 in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Also included in the list of infected are five Thais and five foreigners in quarantine.

The Thais included two from the Netherlands, and one each from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Cambodia. The other visitors were an Indonesian, a Myanmar national and a Briton from their respective countries, a Canadian from Kuwait and a Portuguese from the Netherlands.

Separately, 2,247 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Saturday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 81,274. Of these, 77,907 had been contracted locally, including 23,686 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,367 were returnees.

So far, 51,419 have recovered and been discharged, 29,473 patients are still in hospitals, and 382 have died.

Meanwhile, another 61,445 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 17,216 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 1,730,488.

Separately, according to Worldometer, as of 11am on Saturday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 157.53 million (up by 836,485), 134.95 million of whom have recovered, 19.3 million are active cases (108,598 in severe condition) and 3.28 million have died (up by 13,726).

Thailand ranks 99th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 33.41 million, followed by India 21.88 million, Brazil 15.08 million, France 5.74 million and Turkey 4.99 million.

Published : May 08, 2021

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Myanmar workers in Hua Hin factory test positive for Covid-19

Seventeen Myanmar workers at a pineapple factory in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district have tested positive for Covid-19, while over 225 people are categorised as high risk.

On Friday, a report said that public health officials had discussed with the factory owner measures to cope with Covid-19 cases.

The communicable disease committee of Prachuap Khiri Khan, meanwhile, plans to turn this factory into a field hospital, in case more cluster cases are found.

Published : May 08, 2021

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Three national footballers, five staff test positive for Covid at training camp

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) on Saturday suspended training of the national football team after three players and five staffers tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday. The eight were found to be infected during training at a football camp. One of the players was a female.

According to doctors, the infection could have happened before or after their last Covid-19 test on April 30, and despite all the players and staff receiving the first dose of vaccine.

The FAT said that the timeline and information on the infected people had been given to the Ministry of Public Health.

Other players and staff have been told to quarantine.

The FAT has suspended training until the situation improves.

Published : May 08, 2021

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Bangkok extends lockdown on Covid-19 risky venues until May 17

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Friday extended until May 17 lockdown measures on some businesses and public places that carry high risk of spreading Covid-19.

The move follows a recommendation by the provincial communicable disease committee.

The city had earlier imposed a lockdown from April 26 to May 9, or until the situation improves.

“As the number of new infections is still rising in the province, the committee decided to extend the lockdown until May 17,” the BMA said.

According to the order, the following premises must remain closed: theatres, water and amusement parks, zoos, rinks for skating, rollerblading, etc, snooker clubs, bowling and arcade centres, internet cafes, swimming pools, fitness centres, exhibition centres, museums, libraries, nurseries (except in hospitals), elderly care homes (except where overnight admissions are allowed), boxing stadiums and schools, martial arts schools, tattoo parlours, dance studios, horse racing courses, amulet markets, health and beauty centres, spa and massage parlours, stadiums and public parks.

Meanwhile, department stores, shopping malls and community malls can be open from 11am to 9pm, but they must refrain from holding promotional activities. Restaurants can be open until 11pm but offering only take-home services.

As of Friday, Bangkok still topped the country’s list of most infected provinces with 869 confirmed patients, taking total infections in the province to 16,917 since the start of the third wave last month.

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Their Majesties donate medical equipment to help India fight Covid-19

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida on Friday personally funded the purchase of 70 oxygen concentrators, 300 oxygen canisters and 200 sets of oxygen controller equipment to be donated to India in a bid to help the country fight the escalating Covid-19 crisis.

The Royal Thai Army said that it would carry the equipment on an A340 500 plane scheduled to take off on Saturday at 7am, deliver them at the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi and fly back to Thailand the same day.

The plane will also pick up embassy staff who have contracted Covid-19 to bring them to Thailand for treatment, as well as other Thais who wish to return home and have notified the embassy.

Their Majesties donate medical equipment to help India fight Covid-19

The Department of Disease Control is sending doctors and nurses on this trip to carry out the screening of passengers flying back as well as monitor the patients.

Also carried on board are relief packages to be delivered to the Indian people, donated by the Indian Association of Thailand, the India-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Indian Institute of Technology Alumni Association.

Their Majesties donate medical equipment to help India fight Covid-19

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Over 5,000 people vaccinated in Klong Toei, more than 8,000 tested

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said that as of Friday 5,006 people residing in Klong Toei communities had been vaccinated against Covid-19 in a move to contain the rising cluster cases found in the areas.

The BMA dispatched two mobile vaccination units to Tesco Lotus Rama IV and Wat Klong Toei School on Tuesday, BMA permanent secretary Silapasuay Raweesangsoon said.

The move followed a CCSA report last Sunday that throughout April, 304 people residing in or near slums in Klong Toei district had tested positive for Covid-19.

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said on Tuesday that to efficiently contain the cluster cases in Klong Toei, about 70 per cent of the population, or 50,000 out of 80,000 people in the communities, must be vaccinated.

Over 5,000 people vaccinated in Klong Toei, more than 8,000 tested

From May 4 to 6, 5,006 people were vaccinated at the mobile units, while 489 people did not get their jabs due to high blood pressure, tachycardia or a change of mind.

The BMA is planning to dispatch additional mobile units soon and aims to vaccinate around 2,500 to 3,000 people per day until May 19, she said.

The city has launched an active case finding campaign by means of swab testing among people in Klong Toei communities, Silapasuay added.

“From April 27 to May 6, 8,022 people were tested, of whom 219 were positive and 5,614 negative, while 2,189 results were awaited from the lab,” she added.

Over 5,000 people vaccinated in Klong Toei, more than 8,000 tested

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Rains ease throughout Thailand with gusty winds in some areas

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday that the high-pressure system over upper Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening.

The southerly and southeasterly winds bring moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to the lower North, the Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East regions.

Hot weather is forecast for upper Thailand with thundershowers and gusty winds in some areas. People in those areas should beware of the severe conditions by avoiding outdoor places, big trees, unsecured buildings and billboards, the department said.

Farmers were warned of damage to crops.

Meanwhile, the easterly winds prevailing across the Gulf of Thailand, the South and the Andaman Sea are weakening, bringing less rain to the South.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Hot day with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 21-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 36-38°C.

Northeast: Hot day with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-26°C, highs of 34-38°C.

Central: Hot day with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 33-36°C.

East: Hot day with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 31-35°C; waves a metre high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 32-33°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 31-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot day with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; gusty winds are possible; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 33-36°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 08, 2021

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