When to get a COVID test and what to do if you test positive

[webfact]

A medical worker wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) takes a swab sample from a woman during a mass testing event at a sport complex in Bangkok on April 17, 2021. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

 

With the number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand rising on a daily basis, many people are worrying about whether they have contracted the contagious virus. In fact, even simple cold symptoms can be scary.

 

While health authorities are encouraging people at risk of catching COVID-19 to get tested, they are also trying to allay fears by providing more information on exactly who is at risk.

 

High risk vs low risk

Disease Control Department director-general Dr Opart Karnkawinpong recently said that anybody who has been within close proximity of a confirmed COVID patient should get tested immediately.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/when-to-get-a-covid-test-and-what-to-do-if-you-test-positive/

 

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[Pottinger]

Still no acknowledgement of the elephant in the room - who wants to be tested, even if they have been in proximity to confirmed cases, and when they themselves exhibit no symptoms - if it may lead to ten days incarceration and loss of wages?

[FitnessHealthTravel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

even simple cold symptoms can be scary

OMG, that means...you might have a cold.  DON'T GET TESTED, Go to the Hospital if you get sick.

[boogiewoogie]

Get tested >>> positive, but no symptoms >>>straight to hospital>>>insurance straight to <deleted>ter>>>still no symptoms>>>still in a hospital for a 10 day do nothing with occasional rectal temperature exams>>>200k bill 

 

No, thank you!

 

 

 

[rickudon]

Oh, and if you are a farang, pay for the test.

[sirineou]

13 hours ago, Pottinger said:

Still no acknowledgement of the elephant in the room - who wants to be tested, even if they have been in proximity to confirmed cases, and when they themselves exhibit no symptoms - if it may lead to ten days incarceration and loss of wages?

Exactly, after seeing the concentration camps pictures for those with positive tests , who would go to the hospital to get tested? I wouldn't.

In fact  that might be exactly the reason behind those pictures and reports.

No Tests. no Cases in Thailand, and if you were to die at home, who is to say what you died from. 

[Soikhaonoiken]

9 hours ago, boogiewoogie said:

Get tested >>> positive, but no symptoms >>>straight to hospital>>>insurance straight to <deleted>ter>>>still no symptoms>>>still in a hospital for a 10 day do nothing with occasional rectal temperature exams>>>200k bill 

 

No, thank you!

 

 

 

Haha, the PM has got to boost the economy somehow.... ????