14 Jun 2024 | 02:36 PM UTC
Thailand: Elevated COVID-19 transmission reported nationwide in June
Elevated COVID-19 transmission reported in Thailand in June; Northeast region is most affected. Maintain basic health precautions.
Thai health authorities have reported elevated COVID-19 activity nationwide, with 23,245 cases reported Jan. 1-June 8, of which 2,762 cases were reported June 2-8. Regions most affected in recent weeks include the Northeast region, Southern region, Eastern region, Bangkok and surrounding areas, and Northern region. Chonburi, Bangkok, and Nakhon Ratchasima are the provinces most affected by this. Health officials urge the public to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and to practice basic health precautions to minimize disease transmission. This report represents the most up-to-date information as of June 14.
Emphasize basic health precautions, especially frequent handwashing with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable. Practice good coughing/sneezing etiquette (i.e., covering coughs and sneezes with disposable tissue, maintaining distance from others, and washing hands). Individuals feeling ill or displaying symptoms should refrain from public engagements and consider isolating themselves if possible.
COVID-19 vaccinations can increase protection against severe infection, and all individuals, especially those at higher risk, are encouraged to remain current with booster vaccines. Individuals should continue to abide by national health and safety measures their regulatory bodies provide.
COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Human-to-human transmission occurs primarily through respiratory droplets from infected individuals or contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. Symptoms occur 1-14 days following exposure (average of 3-7 days). These symptoms typically include fever, fatigue, and dry cough; less common symptoms include headache, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, reddening of the eyes, skin rash, or discoloration of the fingers or toes. Symptoms may worsen to difficulty breathing, pneumonia, and organ failure - especially in those with underlying, chronic medical conditions. Some infected individuals display no symptoms. Multiple variants of COVID-19 have been identified globally, some spreading more easily between people, like Omicron. COVID-19 vaccines are distributed across population groups, with evidence suggesting strong protective effects against COVID-19 variants.
