reader Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 The most recent report of infections and cases in Thailand is not good but there may be an encouraging trend emerging: the number of new daily cases appears to have steadied in the vicinity of 2,000. Although the number of new deaths reported today was high (34), that was to be expected. New deaths typically lag the number of infections by a few weeks. If the number of new daily cases does not accelerate and slowly begins to edge lower, experience elsewhere suggests new deaths will also begin a gradual decline. The long-term solution is--of course--a rapid increase in vaccine inoculations and Thailand seems to be headed in that direction. ======================== From the Bangkok Post New daily high, 34 Covid deaths The government on Wednesday reported a record daily high of 34 Covid-19 related deaths, lifting the total to 486, along with 1,983 new infections, for a total caseload of 88,907 since the epidemic began early last year. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2114415/new-daily-high-34-covid-deaths ============================ From The Thaiger Health officials aim to vaccinate 5 million Bangkok residents in 2 months To combat the Covid-19 outbreak in Bangkok, infecting more than 20,000 people in the capital since April, health officials plan to vaccinate 5 million Bangkok residents within the next 2 months in an effort to reach herd immunity. So far, only 5% of Bangkok residents have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Public Health Ministry has set a goal to administer 100,000 doses each day in Bangkok with areas of the Bang Sue Railway Central Station to be used as a vaccination hub. Only those 18 and older in Bangkok are eligible for a vaccine. Migrants and other residents who aren’t registered are included in the capital’s vaccination campaign, according to deputy director-general of the Disease Control Department. https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/health-officials-aim-to-vaccinate-5-million-bangkok-residents-in-2-months ================================= From Thai Enquirer Thailand to offer walk-in Covid vaccinations from June Walk-in centres for vaccination against Covid-19 without appointment will be in place across the country by June, the Ministry of Public Health said Wednesday. “Many people wanted to be vaccinated but could not get an appointment via the online registration system,” said Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the director-general of the Department of Disease Control. “The idea is for anyone willing to be vaccinated to be able to received the service, to reach as many people as possible,” he added. The National Vaccine Board approved the policy along with the new target of procuring 150 million doses of coronavirus vaccines by 2022, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said after the Board’s meeting Wednesday. https://www.thaienquirer.com/27437/thailand-to-offer-walk-in-covid-vaccinations-from-june/ vinapu 1 Quote
reader Posted May 15, 2021 Author Posted May 15, 2021 From The Nation Chonburi, Chiang Mai set to exit red zone The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has proposed removing Chonburi and Chiang Mai from the red zone, or maximum control area, due to an improvement in the Covid-19 situation there, CCSA spokesman Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin said on Saturday. “If this proposal is approved by the prime minister, there would only be four provinces designated as red zone, namely Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan,” he said. “This could come into effect the earliest at midnight on Saturday or the latest on Sunday.” Based on the latest infection report, Chonburi, with 33 new cases on Saturday, will be moved to the orange zone, or medium control area, joining 16 other provinces, namely Kanchanaburi, Chachoengsao, Tak, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Prachuab Khiri Khan, Ayutthaya, Phetchaburi, Yala, Ranong, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Songkhla and Surat Thani. Meanwhile Chiang Mai, which reported only 10 new cases on Saturday, will be moved to yellow zone, or low control area, joining 55 provinces. Taweesilp said the CCSA is also considering easing restrictions on provinces under strict control as follows: ▪︎ Restaurants Red zone: A limited number of people (25 per cent of total seats) will be allowed to dine in until 9pm and takeaways will allowed until 11pm. Orange zone: People can dine in until 11pm. Yellow zone: Open as usual. Sale of alcoholic beverages is still not allowed. ▪︎ Schools and tutoring centres Orange zone: Students allowed to attend class provided the school has received approval from relevant provincial public health offices. Yellow zone: Classes can be held as normal, but schools must comply with measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. ▪︎ Public assembly Red zone: Public assembly of less than 20 people is allowed. Orange and yellow zones: Public assembly of less than 50 people is allowed. https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40000914 vinapu 1 Quote
