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Living
with COVID as an endemic
disease.
• Wear a mask when in crowded
places or is a high-risk exposure or is
a patient. Wearing a mask also helps
prevent other infectious diseases such
as the flu, tuberculosis, and
monkeypox.
• Keep the
distance of 1-2 meters if
possible.
Use a middle spoon when
eating. Prevent salivary diseases such
as flu, hepatitis, herpes.
• Wash your hands before
eating. Prevents both respiratory and
gastrointestinal diseases such as
diarrhea, flu, tuberculosis.
• ATK test when there are
abnormal symptoms such as fever, cough,
sore throat, quarantine according to
doctor's advice.
• Get vaccinated as
recommended by the
doctor.
The Government Gazette,
dated 23rd June 2022, announced that
wearing a mask or cloth mask is a
voluntary practice. The general public
is advised to wear masks when sharing
with other people in places or in
crowded areas or when a large group of
people are gathered, can't keep
distance or poorly ventilated air to
reduce the risk of transmission or
infection.
For people who are at
risk when infected with COVID-19 will
have severe symptoms or high risk of
death (Group 609) or people with
congenital respiratory disease should
wear a mask at all times, when living
with other people to reduce the risk of
infection.
In the case of a
person who is infected with COVID-19 or
who is exposed to a high risk of
COVID-19, it is necessary to wear a mask
properly at all times, when with other
people to reduce the risk and prevent
the spread of disease.
Story:
Ratchanok Thongkhaokham
Illustration:
Introduction to Thai Health Promotion
Foundation