Researcher prepare samples of human sweat for a Labrador Retriever, to detect the COVID-19 coronavirus at a mobile canine unit in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The sub-committee of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has expressed concern over a spike in lung infections among COVID-19 patients and those needing ventilators, said CCSA Assistant Spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan, after their meeting today (Thursday).

 

She said that lung infections increased from 598 on June 17th to 684 cases today and those requiring ventilators rose from 288 last week to 292 today, adding, however, that the increase had been anticipated after the relaxing of face mask wearing requirements in public places and the reopening of pubs and bars.

 

Nevertheless, she noted that the fatality rate remains stable.

 

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Just watched the evening news and they interviewed a few doctors who said that even though Jul 1 brings in a reduction in restrictions and masks only need to be worn in specific areas, they are recommending wearing the masks and keeping the proper distances from others....They also stated that if your feeling out of sorts, well my words, to stay home and test.  You can not make this stuff up.  Common sense is needed by all.

Why the rush to lose the masks?

10 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

to stay home and test.

And then?

It's spreading rapidly in Europe and The US.

 

It was only a matter of time before it came back to Thailand.

 

I guess it's good it's the slow season. 

 

18 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Why the rush to lose the masks?

Locally for us, most continue to wear the face coverings in dense public spaces [especially in doors] and gathered/witnessed from daily videos and reports, it appears that the greater percentage still don masks out of precautionary measures - restrictions lifted or not. It is what it is.......shouldn't be an issue one way or the other. 

 

As we well know, most of the world has systematically lifted the proverbial protocols, yet a healthy percentage of the respected populations still wear mask in particular situations regardless. 

 

The face covering practice is still enforced at hospitals, clinics or anything health care related. 

17 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

It's spreading rapidly in Europe and The US.

 

It was only a matter of time before it came back to Thailand.

 

I guess it's good it's the slow season. 

 

Not so much that spread is increasing throughout Europe and North America, but more so has never truly diminished - just that it's not being reported as such or the obsessive attention that was/is attached........it's no longer news to keep track of numbers, especially well into the vaccinated era. 

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

And then?

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Thai pulmonologist suggests government to delay its Covid-19 announcement as endemic as daily infections continues to increase

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: Dr. Manoon Leechawengwongs

 

Bangkok –Thailand’s prominent doctor Manoon Leechawengwongs suggested the government to postpone its Covid-19 announcement as endemic from July 1st, stating that the number of daily infections is still increasing.

 

The pulmonologist wrote his statement online today, June 30th, that it would be better if the announcement of the virus being endemic was postponed for a while until the situation is resolved.

 

He wrote: “Now, all hospitals in Bangkok are accepting more Covid-19 patients. Vichaiyut Hospital has to reopen one more ward for Covid-19 patients after it was closed for a while.

 

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No easing of restrictions?

11 minutes ago, olfu said:

No easing of restrictions?

Based on what I'm reading I wouldn't be surprised if there are more lockdowns this year.

 

Oh, for heaven's just get on with life. We need to live with it without any ridiculous restrictions. The world is suffering more from covid economic disaster than the covid disease

 

 

18 hours ago, MrJ2U said:

It's spreading rapidly in Europe and The US.

 

It was only a matter of time before it came back to Thailand.

 

I guess it's good it's the slow season. 

 

It was always going to though. That's kind of how these things work. Weaker (in terms of impact) viruses spread more easily. 

Unfortunately many still panic about case numbers, even the the fatality rate has diminished massively. Covid's fatality rate is no longer at a level that warrants emergency measures.

Well obviously cases will increase as you lift restrictions thats the point. Time to move on. We have all had the chance to be triple or quadruple dosed in some cases, so time to move on. Also time to remove ALL mandates everyone has been given the opportunity to do as they see fit.

  If you want to keep wearing a mask and having a vaccination every 6 or 12 months good luck to you. However the rest of us would like to return to a sense of normality. Wearing a mask isn't normal. 

11 hours ago, KannikaP said:

And then?

React accordingly......

Well Starky you need to be corrected. Wearing a mask in this region of the world IS normal and has been for decades long before Covid. And if people take precautions such as mask wearing they should be commended for behaving responsibly towards others. Yes, masks are not a guarantee of protection but neither is vaccination, but they do help and I for one will continue to wear one, just as I would if I had any other easily transmitted infection.

We talk about common sense, critical thinking,  got to live with it?

Yet so many due to their own personal reasons have took it on themselves to think the virus is gone.  Until it is living with it to me mean limit yourself to exposure. When and where to wear is step one plus I don't think the CCSA can't help but to scare everyone for control will they be relevant after it is over? 

12 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Why the rush to lose the masks?

In a couple of polls, the majority of Thais stated they were not ready to have mask mandates dropped.  This was done to appease tourists.

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Oh, for heaven's just get on with life. We need to live with it without any ridiculous restrictions. The world is suffering more from covid economic disaster than the covid disease

 

 

Yes! Covid is a picnic... Until you catch it yourself.... 

7 hours ago, RichardL said:

It was always going to though. That's kind of how these things work. Weaker (in terms of impact) viruses spread more easily. 

Unfortunately many still panic about case numbers, even the the fatality rate has diminished massively. Covid's fatality rate is no longer at a level that warrants emergency measures.

Guess you don't pay attention to world news.  This is NOT like a regular flu.  Even people who had no symptoms are now developing serious health problems.  And reports on the new variants while showing a minor rise in deaths are also showing an increase in hospitalizations.  Healthcare workers would totally disagree with you...

7 hours ago, RichardL said:

It was always going to though. That's kind of how these things work. Weaker (in terms of impact) viruses spread more easily. 

Unfortunately many still panic about case numbers, even the the fatality rate has diminished massively. Covid's fatality rate is no longer at a level that warrants emergency measures.

And you are speaking with the experience of having had  Covid? Just asking

Just now, pattaya1234was said:

And you are speaking with the experience of having had  Covid? Just asking

I have that experience. What would you like to know?

20 minutes ago, thailand49 said:

We talk about common sense, critical thinking,  got to live with it?

Yet so many due to their own personal reasons have took it on themselves to think the virus is gone.  Until it is living with it to me mean limit yourself to exposure. When and where to wear is step one plus I don't think the CCSA can't help but to scare everyone for control will they be relevant after it is over? 

Yes, that is called a personal decision. You can isolate yourself if you want to, just don't expect others to do the same.

15 minutes ago, WinterGael said:

Guess you don't pay attention to world news.  This is NOT like a regular flu.  Even people who had no symptoms are now developing serious health problems.  And reports on the new variants while showing a minor rise in deaths are also showing an increase in hospitalizations.  Healthcare workers would totally disagree with you...

All of my family have had COVID, none of them have developed 'serious symptoms' then or after. The symptoms they had at the time were no worse than regular flu.

About time foreigners stopped name-calling Thais for being cautious and accept that they can decide to wear masks if they want. 

Yes we still have to take precautions.  And I commend people that still are doing so. And have the rational to do so.  Unfortunately some people prioritize going to a bar or a nightlife venue than common sense.  
The majority of the people in Bangkok not wearing masks I see are foreigners.  One of the members on here mentioned mask wearing is still required in hospitals.  Last week I went to a major private hospital in Bangkok that I go to.  A number of foreigners were not wearing masks.  Staff said nothing to them. 

1 minute ago, Purdey said:

About time foreigners stopped name-calling Thais for being cautious and accept that they can decide to wear masks if they want. 

Quite.....

It is because they want to do their own thing people seem to object. 

Who Cares!  Tell Fauci maybe he'll raise an eyebrow

8 minutes ago, Purdey said:

About time foreigners stopped name-calling Thais for being cautious and accept that they can decide to wear masks if they want. 

I am not Thai and I will continue to wear a mask and distance myself from those who don't.

12 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

Not so much that spread is increasing throughout Europe and North America, but more so has never truly diminished - just that it's not being reported as such or the obsessive attention that was/is attached........it's no longer news to keep track of numbers, especially well into the vaccinated era. 

It's media driven, now we are into the vaccinated era, less attention and figure tracking otherwise it would only show that the vaccine is not working