Coronavirus Precautions/News/Updates for Hua Hin/Prachuap

[dtaai-maai]

I have a query about "Stay at home and wash your hands". I've been washing my hands so often that I've had to start using hand cream, but if you stay at home, thus avoiding possible exposure to the virus, is it still necessary to wash your hands so frequently?

[HHTel]

Depends on who is coming in an out of the house and if your surfaces are being cleaned.

Of course, if it's just you, and you don't leave the house, then the virus can't walk in on it's own.

[lindosfan1]

DM if you have no contact with anybody you can wash hands as normal. If a piece of post, parcel or delivery comes, undo dispose of outer wrapping ,wash hands. If letters or parcels the contents should be ok. If food delivery recently packed clean everything and wash your hands, If you have touched handles or surfaces whilst doing any of the previous, clean the handles and surfaces. I hope this helps, keep safe.

[oakdale160]

This is a note from my GPs office in BKK. This test is available in BKK.

Regarding the pandemic going on right now, a laboratory test is available to determine whether someone is infected or not. It is known as 2019-nCoV IgG/IgM Rapid Test and it detect antibodies in the blood.

How does the antibody test work?

This test works to detect IgG/IgM, which are types of antibodies that are produced in body to fight infections. The body produces specific antibodies when infected with a virus for the first time. Detecting these antibodies in the blood is good evidence that the person is infected. But there are some limitations as the body does not start producing antibodies immediately and it may not appear until someone’s illness has run its course. Hence, these tests are effective in telling that someone has been infected, but not as effective in testing whether someone is currently infected.

Covid Antibody testing now available in Thailand

What does the test detect?

This test helps detect whether you have been affected by Covid-19 before or are currently affected, however it should not be taken as the sole test to confirm an infection.

Potential benefits of this test to the mass population

Although they are not suitable for an acute infection they are beneficial in testing whether someone has already been infected before or not. It would also show that if they were infected and have healed, they are now probably immune enough to the virus.

Summary of the Covid-19 antibody test

It has an accuracy percentage of around 96% to 98%
It detects antibodies in the blood
It can tell results in around ten minutes
It is not most reliable to test for whether you are currently infected but it can tell if you have been infected previously

My Comment---- In nearly all viral infections, once you have had it and got the antibodies you are protected, The problem is that this damn virus doesnt seem to know the rules--So, does the antibody's presence make you immune. So for the opinion is only "probably"

[oakdale160]

Sorry first line should be--this test is available in BKK

[HHTel]

It has an accuracy percentage of around 96% to 98%

That is probably true as far as testing for antibodies goes. However, currently, it's not known what level, if any, of immunity that will give. AFAIK there are no antibody tests that have been approved. Results of these tests will certainly add to the data in that it helps to assess the spread of the infection, but it doesn't prove immunity. There is a growing number of cases that have tested positive for covid-19 after a full recovery and producing negative tests, especially in S. Korea.
I think it's accepted that antibodies will provide 'some' immunity but it's not known at what level and for how long.

Fingers crossed!

[handdrummer]

As far as I can find out, not one person who has died with Covid-19 has been autopsied, so how do they know that Covid-19 was the cause of death? One can die with but not necessarily of Covid-19.

[Big Boy]

As far as I can find out, not one person who has died with Covid-19 has been autopsied, so how do they know that Covid-19 was the cause of death? One can die with but not necessarily of Covid-19.

If we were looking at the number of deaths in other countries, I might well be suspicious, but with only 47 deaths in Thailand, and just 1 in Hua Hin, I don't think I'm too bothered.

In reality, in many cases I think the correct terminology should be died of complications caused by Covid. The question should maybe be, if the person has an underlying condition that might kill them eventually, would they have died sooner if they hadn't contracted Covid?

[HHTel]

Very good answer, BB. I don't believe that you can die OF covid19 but by conditions caused by, or enhanced by the virus.
I believe that the first death in Thailand was initially believed to be Dengue Fever as that was what he was being treated for and only afterwards was it discovered that he had had the virus.

[dtaai-maai]

I don't believe that you can die OF covid19 but by conditions caused by, or enhanced by the virus.

Which is why most, if not all, media, experts and govt spokespeople in the UK refer to dying with the virus.

[handdrummer]

Thank you for your replies. I was referring only to the US. Sorry I didn't make that clear. There certainly wouldn't be any autopsies here; it's straight into the furnace.

[oakdale160]

I am no conspiracy theorist but do find it interesting that many of the tests that are being used in the US and other countries are imported from CHINA.
HHTel-- I think your concern about the meaning of the antibody test is justified. This virus does not seem to know the rules. But its the best e have at the moment. The other explanation about positive tests in pts tat have "recovered" is tat it is inactive viral fragments making the test go positive. Lets hope that is true.

[PeteC]

Doctors advise 5-step plan to re-opening Thailand

If the Gov. listens to this group it could be a long time before anyone is enjoying a cold one at their local.

https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/cv19 ... g-thailand


.....Before easing lockdown restrictions, the doctors proposed five measures be taken…

• expanding testing and isolation of the infected

• strict enforcement of social distancing and hygienic practices, such as the wearing of face masks

• the reopening of low risk businesses

• the long-term (up to 3 months) closure of high risk businesses, such as pubs, bars, entertainment venues and sports stadia

• effective monitoring and forecasting systems

Full story at link.....

[Big Boy]

Not sure if this is fact or speculation (emphasis on the Probable), but we're in Phase II.

https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/ ... tlJSWalfZQ

[HHTel]

That doesn't add up. We are in the 2nd group:

38 other provinces, which have reported few new infections in the past two weeks, will be the next to see restrictions relaxed, tentatively in mid-May. They are:

The facts as reported recently puts Prachuab in the category of zero new infections for 2 weeks.