Effective measures to control infections key in battle against Covid-19, says virologist

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Effective measures to control infections key in battle against Covid-19, says virologist

By The Nation

 

Dr Yong Poovorawan

 

Implementing measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is far more important than worrying about the number of patients, Dr Yong Poovorawan, a virologist at Chulalongkorn University, said on Tuesday.

 

In a Facebook post, he said people were concerned after Thailand saw the highest spike in a single day on Sunday.

 

"However, the most important thing is putting in place measures to prevent the spread of the virus as soon as possible, such as controlling migrant workers' movements, conducting proactive tests on migrant workers and locking down the province," he said, citing Singapore’s efforts to contain the virus even though it has 60,000 patients most of whom are migrant workers.

 

He added that an epidemic in a specific area was far easier to control than a widespread outbreak, especially when it comes to vulnerable people.

 

“Hence, everyone should observe Covid-19 preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus,” he added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400010

 

 

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[John Drake]

This guy, again.

[poskat]

and once again, stating the obvious...

 

maybe he should consider using his virus-expert skills to developing some Thai-miracle cure

 

we are due for another one of those about now...

[Rimmer]

Predictable lame troll post removed, also a reply

[ourmanflint]

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such as controlling migrant workers' movements, conducting proactive tests on migrant workers and locking down the province,

Just another racist then after all. Viruses do not stay in one sector of society

[chilly07]

How is Thailand proposing to immunise it's population? Thais love injections and although we hear they are ready to produce the innoculations but some time next year before it is rolled out??? Hopefully this latest scare will illicit a plan!

[sammieuk1]

Many thanks to the ever predictable words of wisdom from the Thai Dr Schofield ????

[ThaiFelix]

16 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Many thanks to the ever predictable words of wisdom from the Thai Dr Schofield ????

Ridicule all you want but did you ever consider the hours and hours of committee meetings required to come to such a conclusion!