Announcement of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Regarding Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak (Edition 5)
Due to the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Samut Sakhon Province and other provinces, and in order to prevent and control the spread of the disease and reduce the risk of infection and transmission, it is necessary to establish guidelines for the prevention and control of the COVID-19 outbreak in accordance with international standards and recommendations set by the Ministry of Public Health.
Therefore, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine hereby announces the Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak (Edition 5) as follows:
1. Meetings, training courses, seminars, exhibitions, or other activities held within the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, or in hotels, convention centers, or other venues may proceed, provided that the number of participants is controlled according to social distancing measures, the duration of activities is reduced as much as necessary, and close contact between participants is avoided. Or organize meetings, training, and seminars through various digital channels.
2. Official travel for departmental personnel is permitted in various areas for study, observation, training, meetings, seminars, academic presentations, or other types of leave. For official travel to areas classified as high-risk, permission must be obtained from the head of the government agency. Inviting personnel from various provinces to attend meetings with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine is permissible, provided that strict adherence to measures for preventing and controlling the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is observed. Inviting participants residing in or near areas classified as high-risk for COVID-19 should be avoided, and digital meetings should be used instead.
3. All unit supervisors shall strictly control, supervise, and monitor their subordinate personnel, especially ensuring the wearing of face masks or cloth masks and adherence to social distancing guidelines. They must also ensure compliance with measures for preventing and controlling Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and verify that all subordinate personnel have residences or travel history to high-risk areas.
If any of these are detected, a report must be immediately submitted to the head of the government agency. 4. All personnel must take care of their own health. They must wear a face mask or cloth mask at all times, both while on duty within the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine and in public places. Reduce or avoid traveling to crowded places or refrain from activities with large numbers of people. If you have a fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, or loss of smell and taste, notify your supervisor immediately and see a doctor for diagnosis and self-isolation to prevent the spread of disease to others.
5. All units must implement measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by providing alcohol gel for hand sanitizing. Clean materials/equipment such as doorknobs, stair railings, elevators, meeting room equipment, office telephones, etc., with disinfectant. Reduce the risk of contact by washing hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer more frequently.
6. Raising awareness about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak situation towards a new normal lifestyle, such as reducing the time spent outside the home by spending as little time as possible, choosing times when there are fewer people, and always being mindful of social distancing. Wash your hands frequently with soap or alcohol gel, wear a face mask habitually, exercise to stay strong, and get enough sleep, etc.
7. Personnel of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine must strictly adhere to disease prevention measures according to international standards, and always follow announcements and recommendations of the Ministry of Public Health or related agencies.
In any case, any announcement that conflicts with or contradicts this announcement shall be superseded by this announcement.
Announced on December 22, 2020
Dr. Amporn Benjapholpitak
Director-General, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine