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China releases new list of approved vaccine passport providers

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The Chinese Embassy has released a list of medical institutions in Thailand where people can seek a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to travel to China. The new list only includes 36 institutes, compared to 51 listed earlier.

“The embassy has had to improve the list as arrivals from Thailand who had tested negative in the nucleic acid and antibody tests here, tested positive in China,” the announcement read.

People can seek a Covid-19 vaccination certificate at the following institutions:

1. Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute

2. Health Checkup Centre for Going Abroad, Ramathibodi Hospital

3. Bumrungrad International Hospital

4. Bio Molecular Laboratories (Thailand)

5. Ramkhamhaeng Hospital

6. Bangpakok 9 International Hospital

7. Praram 9 Hospital

8. Nakornthon Hospital

9. Asia Medical Laboratory and Research Centre, Ladprao General Hospital

10. Mahachai Hospital

11. Mongkutwattana General Hospital

12. Sukumvit Hospital

13. Princ Hospital Suvarnabhumi

14. Serirak Hospital

15. Kasemrad Hospital Ramkhamhaeng

16. Vibhavadi Hospital

17. Bangna 5 Hospital

18. CGH Hospital

19. Vichaivej International Hospital Samut Sakhon

20. Karunvej Hospital, Pathum Thani

21. PCT Laboratory Service

22. Bangkok Genomics Innovation

23. NewGen Diagnostics

24. Thonburi Lab Centre

25. Medical Line Lab

26. Bangkok RIA. Lab

27. Sri Sawan Hospital

28. National Healthcare Systems, Bangkok Hospital Rayong

29. Kasemrad Hospital Aranyaprathet

30. Supamitr Hospital

31. Kasemrad Hospital Chachoengsao

32. Kasemrad Hospital Saraburi

33. National Healthcare Systems, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

34. Vibharam Hospital Amatanakorn

35. Rajthanee Rojana Hospital

36. Labhouse (Chonburi)

The announcement in the Chinese language can be read here.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Bangkok commandeers spare vehicles as ambulances for Covid-19 patients

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As Bangkok was hit by another 901 Covid-19 cases and four deaths on Monday, deputy governor Kriangyos Sudlabha visited the city’s emergency medical service centre to check on preparations for the surge in infections.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s Erawan Centre serves as an emergency call centre for those in need of ambulances, while also operating the 1669 hotlines that provide Covid-19 information.

“As the number of calls is increasing every day, we have moved some night-shift staff to the day shift from 8am to 4pm, which is when more people require medical services,” said Kriangyos.

Bangkok commandeers spare vehicles as ambulances for Covid-19 patients

Meanwhile, the BMA’s 50 district offices have been ordered to hand over any spare service vehicles that can be used to transport Covid-19 patients to hospital, he said.

Kriangyos added that patients will not be sent directly to a hospital, field hospital or hospitel of their choice.

“We found that relying on information provided by the patients via the phone regarding their symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. Therefore, we will send them to be accurately diagnosed at Bang Khun Thian Geriatric Hospital or Sirindhorn Hospital before transporting them to suitable facilities,” he said.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Bangkok imposes face mask rule with THB20,000 fine for violators

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) underlined on Monday that everyone must wear face masks in public – even family members in the same car.

The requirement for mandatory mask-wearing in public to protect people against Covid-19 was issued on Saturday and came into effect today (April 26).

People driving alone in a vehicle are exempt from the requirement.

People caught violating the order can be fined up to THB20,000 as per the Communicable Disease Act.

Published : April 26, 2021

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

By : The Nation