Government Assures there are Enough Beds for Rising COVID-19 Cases in Bangkok

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By Paphamon Arayasukawat

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has assured that there are enough beds to cope with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

 

Deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said 61% of the 20,652 beds at hospitals, field hospitals and “hospitels” in the capital are occupied and 7,905 beds remain available, while 39% of 40,648 beds in 12 health zones are occupied and 24,786 are still available.

 

She said, since Greater Bangkok continues to account for more than half of all new cases nationwide, the number of beds at the Busarakam field hospital, at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi, will be increased by 1,000. The Ministry of Public Health is also working closely with private hospitals to find more beds for patients with serious symptoms.

 

Ms. Ratchada added that authorities have also agreed on a number of measures for the cluster at the construction workers’ camp in Laksi district. Workers are not allowed to leave and officials are taking care of and monitoring them. First-aid teams are stationed on-site and those who develop symptoms will be sent to hospitals.

 

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[sammieuk1]

Well enough cardboard boxes anyway ????

[ourmanflint]

Should be easy enough to make some more “beds” as needed, just ask Makro or Big C for their empty boxes

[Karma80]

Just test less than the beds available. Seems to be working so far ????

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The government has assured that there are enough beds to cope with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

But not enough vaccines.

[Stargeezr]

The big catch word for this news story is       So  Far.

Geezer

[Surelynot]

This always reminds be of the Board of Directors at a football club giving 100% backing to the manager.......the week before he is unceremoniously sacked.........beds to run out soon I guess.

[colinneil]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has assured that there are enough beds to cope with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

Does anybody actually believe anything this government says anymore?

If they are saying there are enough, time to start worrying.

There surely cannot be a spike in covid cases, as Danderman123 keeps spouting things have past the peak, or maybe he actually knows nothing about the situation, just thinks he does.

[Emdog]

Ah, but how about the wood supply for cremations?

[Excel]

3 hours ago, colinneil said:

Does anybody actually believe anything this government says anymore?

If they are saying there are enough, time to start worrying.

There surely cannot be a spike in covid cases, as Danderman123 keeps spouting things have past the peak, or maybe he actually knows nothing about the situation, just thinks he does.

I think you would have to to be a total dim wit to believe anything that this government, or for that matter Danderman123 say.

[Hayduke]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has assured that there are enough beds to cope with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

 

 

Absolutely true. The Government Ministry of Short Time Love Hotels has verified that although 61.3 % of short-time hotel beds are currently occupied….there are still over 52,000 'hot sheet' beds available. The PM has officially denied any rumors to the contrary.....

 

Edited May 24, 2021 by Hayduke

[bangon04]

"Ladies and Gentlemen. There is absolutely no cause for alarm".

 

Apologies to Monty Python.....

[MrJ2U]

These hospitals with so many people close together, limited bathroom facilities, and lack of hygiene will end up being super spreader debacles.

[Peterw42]

20 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

These hospitals with so many people close together, limited bathroom facilities, and lack of hygiene will end up being super spreader debacles.

Do you realise the people in the hospitals already have covid ????