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What are the latest updates on COVID-19 restrictions in Thailand?
Any update on the restriction announcement today I can’t find anything
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The latest discussion revolves around upcoming announcements regarding COVID-19 restrictions in Thailand, particularly related to the Test and Go program and new guidelines from the Ministry of Public Health concerning the Omicron variant. Many commenters anticipate an announcement in the next 48 hours, with significant decisions expected from the CCSA meeting scheduled for Friday. Current guidelines state that asymptomatic and mild cases can isolate at home, but severe cases require hospitalization. There are uncertainties regarding whether tourists would be allowed to isolate at home or would need to stay in designated hotels.
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John *******
Is Favipiravir prescription only?
Jimmy ***********
All internet gossip until it’s in the Gazzette
Noah *********
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Mickael ********
A pint of fresh Guinness for thoses who are positive 😂😂😂
Mark ********
@Mickael *******
thats the spirit lolTony ******
If you tested positive to the Omicron variant, MSD has issued a set of guidelines to deal with Omicron variant cases, to ensure the infected are provided with safe and timely treatment. The department has divided Omicron cases into:
1) Asymptomatic, probable cases and mild cases, who can be isolated at home or in community facilities.
2) Severe cases who need to be hospitalised.
Symptoms of infection by the Omicron variant cases are not much different from those by other variants. Most patients develop symptoms related to infection of the upper respiratory tract, such as fever, sore throat and coughing, with a mild lung infection in some cases. These patients will be given anti-viral Favipiravir tablets and, after three days, they will begin to feel better and subsequently recover.
According to the department’s protocol, asymptomatic, probable cases or mild cases, who are not at risk of other associated diseases and with normal lungs, will be isolated at home or at facilities designated by the state.
1) Asymptomatic, probable cases and mild cases, who can be isolated at home or in community facilities.
2) Severe cases who need to be hospitalised.
Symptoms of infection by the Omicron variant cases are not much different from those by other variants. Most patients develop symptoms related to infection of the upper respiratory tract, such as fever, sore throat and coughing, with a mild lung infection in some cases. These patients will be given anti-viral Favipiravir tablets and, after three days, they will begin to feel better and subsequently recover.
According to the department’s protocol, asymptomatic, probable cases or mild cases, who are not at risk of other associated diseases and with normal lungs, will be isolated at home or at facilities designated by the state.
Bonnie ******************
What is MSD?
Tony ******
@Bonnie *****************
Richard Barrow in Bangkok great information add him great informationBonnie ******************
@Tony *****
I read Barrow’s posts every dayTony ******
@Bonnie *****************
can't remember follow Richard Barrow in Bangkok its where I get all my info he's well connected with updates direct from governmentBonnie ******************
@Tony *****
What does MSD stand for? Ministry of........ ?
Lars ************
@Tony *****
its the same rule for foreigners ? To isolate at home or only for thai citizens?Lars ************
Ah okay thankyou ! For the answer yess for thailand im a tourist but i share with my girlfriend a condo toghter in bangkok
Tony ******
@Lars ***********
it's everyone but means if u have home you can stay there if your not very ill . if your a tourist best case is your in a covid hotel. But if your very sick you will be sent to hospital so most tourists will be in hotels as the room is needed in hospitals for very ill patients that's how I read what's stated only my opinion
Russell *********
they threw me into a 10 day crap Hotel ... i didnt get the option to stay home. 35,000 baht PFFT
Brett ***********
@Tony *****
Great info, what is your source
Steven ******
What restrictions?
James ********
Nothing until after Friday.
Jenni ******
From what I read they want to continue the restrictions that are in place at the moment but nothing official yet
Jimmy ***********
@Gertjan *******
Cool Cat good idea
Brandon ************
There's no announcement yet. Today was just the first meeting in a multiple step process. We MIGHT know by Friday.
Greg ********
@Brandon ***********
That's what I read too. Smaller CCSA meeting today who make recommendations to full meeting Friday. That is when the key decision is madeBrandon ************
@Greg *******
then we still have to wait for cabinet signoff and publication in the Royal gazette 😅😅Greg ********
@Brandon ***********
Leaving it late to implement for Monday 10th :-)
Andy *******
@Adrian ****************
not official yet, announcement soon.Andy *******
Soon. Over the next 48 hours
Adrian *****************
Test and go on ice for a month
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