Expert virologist wants close watch on health situation as 3rd phase of lockdown easing gets rolling

 

 

Expert Chulalongkorn University virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan has advised the Public Health Ministry to keep close tabs on another possible virus outbreak and strictly control the situation after the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration introduced phase three of lockdown easing to enable more high-risk businesses to reopen.

 

“As I said before, we may not be able to see the number of new cases always at zero," Yong said today (June 1). "But we must ensure that everyone stays healthy and the public health system can take good care of patients so there’s no pressure on the system or damage to the economy or society. Everything must be balanced.”

 

If there is another outbreak, the system must be able to cope by controlling the number of patients and providing them with good care, he said.

“Everyone must help each other vigorously and follow the instructions strictly,” he warned.

 

The same applies to reopening schools, Yong said.

 

“There must be intensive measures. Education must go forward amid a new way of life. Children should continue learning, whether in school, via television or online. Younger children need to study in school, but there should be strict measures in place, such as reducing the number of students and abiding by hygiene guidelines. Older children who can study online should be allowed do so either on-site or at home. This might be an opportunity for education reform,” he said.

 

“In this journey, we know there are thorns but we need to keep walking. We must be more careful, being aware of the slightest danger and taking precautions,” he added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30388877

 

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9 minutes ago, webfact said:

“Everyone must help each other vigorously and follow the instructions strictly,”

I think that should read "follow the enforced rules".

As for the economy and society, they were damaged massively soon after the enforced lockdown, and will take many, many years to repair.

Edited June 1, 20206 yr by Thaiwrath

I support a good education, but what is it worth if the economy has been ruined and there are no jobs?

More covid fear porn from this guy, just give it a rest, it makes me more sick hearing about than the actual virus.

the men from the ivory tower with millions or billions on their account have spoken for the people that have to get in line for food as the government made their job redundant