3, 500 individuals infected, two dying
PUBLISHED: 2 Perhaps 2024 at 04: 07
Nakhon Si Thammarat: An outbreak of influenza at Nakhon Si Thammarat captivity has infected about 3, 500 individuals and resulted in two deaths, according to public health officials.
Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong, the lieutenant permanent secretary for public health, led a group of officials to examine the situation and conduct an outbreak investigation at the Phra Phom region facility.
According to Dr Kittisak, 3, 442 individuals out of 4, 427 were found to get infected with a Model- A strain of virus from April 19- 28, and two of them who had underlying conditions died. None of them had good Covid- 19 tests.
Most of the prisoners who have been infected have only slight or minimal symptoms and receive anti-viral medication as a result. Several organizations have been disbanded and are being carefully monitored.
Dr Pongpoj Thiranantachai, producer of Maharat Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, said on Wednesday that 25 residents had been admitted, with five of them requiring induction. All have great colds, low oxygen works, and other signs that require medical attention. He claimed that tests revealed that all people had contracted the virus type A strain.
According to Dr. Pongpoj, the sick prisoners have been divided into three groups, green, yellow, and red, depending on the severity of their symptoms. The disease spread through “group pursuits,” which included prisons everywhere. The heath precautions taken are comparable to those taken during the Covid- 19 crisis. The situation is improving because the patients who have been infected have been successful users of the medication,” he said.
The prison’s residents ‘ people can register for movie calls, but no trips are made to stop disease transmission. On Tuesday evening, eight people were admitted to Maharat Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital.
In addition, the government is urging seven disadvantaged individuals to get flu shots ahead of the rainy season, with complimentary jabs offered at public facilities from May through August. Pregnant women, babies between six and eight weeks old, folks over 65, people over 100 kg, or people over 35 with a BMI of at least 35 are considered vulnerable groups.
Dr Thongchai Kiratihatthayakorn, director- general of the Department of Disease Control ( DDC ), said a total of 4.51 million influenza vaccine doses will be provided to the public.
The maximum time for virus infection is expected to increase in June, with the peak period lasting between August and November. The vaccination may reduce the severity of symptoms, hospitalisation and suicide. Some 123, 739 persons were infected with virus from Jan 1 to April 29, with five deaths.