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Rapid tests for Samut Sakhon 18 published : 26 Dec 2020 at 06:26 18 A nurse wears a silicone N99 mask produced by Navamindradhiraj University after it received funding from the National Research of Thailand for the fight against Covid-19. The masks were handed over to the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. (Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) Rapid-result testing will be used to detect Covid-19 infections in Samut Sakhon while more beds will be arranged at a field hospital which is providing treatment to infected patients. Samut Sakhon governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said on Friday that he has ordered the testing method to be changed to ensure quick results and cover all at-risk groups of Thais and migrants in the province. ....
Field hospital opens at notorious shrimp market 8 published : 25 Dec 2020 at 08:34 8 A field hospital is set up at the Central Shrimp Market in Samut Sakhon to provide tests and treatments for Covid-19 following a large cluster of infections among migrant workers at the market. (Photo by Arnun Chonmahatrakool) A field hospital has been opened at the now-infamous shrimp market in Samut Sakhon, despite strong objections from local people. The hospital has 30 beds and is now almost complete, ready to provide treatment for Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms. Those more seriously ill will be sent to normal hospitals. Permanent secretary for public health Kiattiphum Wongrajit and his entourage on Thursday visited the hospital to follow up on the Covid-19 situation in the area, which has become a hotspot of new infections among mostly migrant workers. ....