A doctor at the infectious disease department said that any foreigner found to be infected with Covid-19 while in alternative state quarantine would be taken to a partner hospital in the private sector.
Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said that they would have to pay for everything themselves. They won’t be a burden on the Thai health system, he assured Thais.
Dr Opas outlined the strict measures that foreigners must adhere to before they can return to Thailand including the paperwork such as fit to fly and entry certificates, Covid free documentation and insurance and upfront payments for 14 day ASQ.
If infected they would go to a special isolation unit at the hospital partnered with the quarantine hotel.
Non serious cases would be there for ten days, those with serious conditions like lung infections may have to stay for a month.
He outlined three main measures.
Those with no symptoms but who tested positive would have to stay in hospital for ten days after their positive test.
Others would have to be hospitalized for ten days after developing symptoms then a further 24 hour period after symptoms fully abate.
In more severe cases the length of hospitalization would be at the discretion of doctors.
People may only be let out after xrays, temperature and breathing rate checks satisfied medical teams.
A list of several measures were also mentioned for people after they go home from hospital. These include recommendations to wear masks, socially distance, wash hands and surfaces, use separate eating utensils to others.
If they get sick again they must take private transport to a hospital. Family members are being advised to monitor their own health closely. – Siam Rath
