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PHUKET:-- A leading disease expert at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital in Phuket, has expressed concern that the rate of COVID infections across Phuket may result in a shortage of beds in intensive-care units on the island.

 

Dr Withita Jaeng-iam, an epidemiologist at Vachira Phuket Hospital explained her concerns during a press conference led by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew that was broadcast live online this morning (May 5). 

 

“Right now, we are facing the English type of the virus or B.117 which is quick and easy to become infected, and which leads to pneumonia,” Dr Withita said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-health-officials-concerned-over-icu-bed-shortage-79903.php

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A leading disease expert at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital in Phuket, has expressed concern that the rate of COVID infections across Phuket may result in a shortage of beds in intensive-care units on the island.

Should have built that new hospital quicker... the one intended to bring in thousands of foreign medical tourists.

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