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Thailand's deputy health minister believes Covid will be phased out this year

Thailand's deputy health minister predicts the end of the Covid-19 epidemic this year, despite concerns about mutations. The country is determined to label Covid-19 as endemic and is focused on delivering booster shots to prevent new variant outbreaks. The deputy minister also highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on behaviors and emphasized the importance of vaccination, universal prevention, a Covid-free environment, and testing to stay safe. Stay updated on the Covid-19 situation in North Korea to monitor potential new variants.

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Despite concerns that mutations could produce new forms, Thailand expects the Covid-19 epidemic to be over by the end of the year, according to Deputy Health Minister Satit Pitutecha.

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Although the World Health Organization's lack of clear recommendations, he said the country is pressing forward with its intention to deem Covid-19 endemic.

The Public Health Ministry is "employing all available methods" to meet the aim of delivering booster shots to avert a new variation breakout.

Satit Pitutecha also stated that the ministry was keeping a close eye on the Covid-19 situation in North Korea, which is seeing an increase in new cases, to see if a new variant emerges.

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Satit was presenting at Mahidol University's Faculty of Public Health in Nakhon Pathom province during an academic seminar on "New Normal Health Behaviours."

Covid-19, according to the deputy minister, has entirely transformed several behaviours, such as attending public meetings, travelling, and eating out.

He referenced the findings of a Suan Dusit University poll of 1,218 persons conducted last year, when Thailand was affected heavily by Covid-19.

According to the survey, more than 90% of respondents claimed that after Covid, they would always wear a face mask and buy different masks.

Satit emphasised the "VUCA" measure, which stands for vaccine, universal prevention, a Covid-free setting, and ATK testing, as a way to keep safe from Covid.

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