by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities are now advising against the arbitrary use of ATK and RT-PCR tests, while also assuring that four COVID vaccine doses are enough for now and there are no plans to administer fifth doses.

 

Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences, recently reported on efforts to monitor for new COVID-19 variants. He said the Ministry of Public Health has set a target for preventing COVID deaths, with adequate vaccination in risk groups to contribute to this end.

 

Dr Supakit explained that the healthcare system remains adequate, but fatality rates will inevitably rise alongside infection rates. He added that if members of the "608" group of people at high risk of severe COVID symptoms can be protected, the number of deaths can be limited.

 

Dr Supakit also urged people to refrain from risky activities such as attending gatherings and not wearing masks. He noted that normal life will be difficult if daily infection numbers hit 100,000-200,000.

 

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The department’s deputy chief, Dr Banlang Uppapong, said ATK and RT-PCR tests should be used only when individuals have been exposed to COVID risks. Tests are appropriate for use within 14 days after traveling from locations with high infection rates or after contact with someone who contracted COVID-19.

 

Use of ATKs are not recommended when no symptoms or risks are present.

 

The senior health officials further noted that people who have received their third vaccine dose should make preparations for receiving their fourth.

 

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So having four Covid shots is the new definition of being vaccinated?

"He noted that normal life will be difficult if daily infection numbers hit 100,000-200,000."

 

Hit those figures already I'd wager.

"Health authorities are now advising against the arbitrary use of ATK and RT-PCR tests"

Does that mean no tests to enter bars restaurants now?

The COLD has been rebranded to keep te fear happening! 

3 hours ago, John Drake said:

So having four Covid shots is the new definition of being vaccinated?

The virus mutates, and we learn more, and recommendations get adjusted.

Nobody knows all the absolute right answers. (Except for AseanNow posters, of course.)

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Dr Supakit also urged people to refrain from risky activities such as attending gatherings and not wearing masks.

When did not wearing a maak become a risky activity! Unbelievable. 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The department’s deputy chief, Dr Banlang Uppapong, said ATK and RT-PCR tests should be used only when individuals have been exposed to COVID risks

Tests are appropriate for use within 14 days after traveling from locations with high infection rates or after contact with someone who contracted COVID-19

 

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That's one way of keeping the numbers down....????

Edited March 26, 20224 yr by Pmbkk

4 hours ago, John Drake said:

So having four Covid shots is the new definition of being vaccinated?

For a few months anyway

1 hour ago, Bagwain said:

The COLD has been rebranded to keep te fear happening! 

Not yet, it's not quite there at this stage.

4 hours ago, John Drake said:

So having four Covid shots is the new definition of being vaccinated?

It doesn't matter how many jabs you get. I have a friend that told me his mother with 3 jabs went into the hospital for a OP, tested good  ATK before and after the OP she tested positive for covid. This covid spreads just too fast. Maybe we should just stop testing and let it run. You know we are all going to get it.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities are now advising against the arbitrary use of ATK and RT-PCR tests

Yeah, even 'authorities' are getting tired of the success of promoting Covid awareness.  I remember not long ago it was "Testing Testing Testing!" 
Now everyone is totally burnt out and it's beginning to become, "Ok, enough already.  If you're not sick don't test."  Which makes sense.  You sorta want your health care capacity for people who are actually sick.

6 hours ago, tomster said:

When did not wearing a maak become a risky activity! Unbelievable. 

Since COVID-19.

10 hours ago, edwinchester said:

"He noted that normal life will be difficult if daily infection numbers hit 100,000-200,000."

 

Hit those figures already I'd wager.

Interestingly the UK Office for National Statistics estimated that 3.48 million people were carrying the virus in the week to 19 March (Daily Mail 26 March). Yet life goes on mostly as normal with people out and about enjoying the Spring sunshine, for the most part maskless. Hardly the Black Death.