NHSO has opened 8,598 sets of ATK distribution data, with 249 test reports, 2 positive results. Revealing the timeline to receive 3 more test kits
On September 17, 2021, reporters reported that Dr. Jadet Thammathatchaari, secretary-general of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), said that according to the NHSO has implemented a policy to distribute the “Antigen Test Kit” ( ATK) to allow people in at-risk groups to self-test for COVID-19, starting to distribute ATK yesterday (September 16) for the first day.
It is distributed to drugstores. and a warm community clinic in Bangkok already and some provinces with the spread of COVID-19 The dark red areas that have been delivered are Phuket, Surat Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima, Saraburi, Nonthaburi, Tak and Uttaradit.
Overall today (September 17) at 11:05 a.m., there were a total of 4,299 people receiving ATK test kits, totaling 8,598 sets, of which 4,295 were received through the Pao Tang app, while the other 4 were distributed. by Public Health Volunteer (VHV)
4 round ATK distribution plan
As for the progress of the distribution of ATK assay kits, from the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) data, it was found that ATK testing was divided into 4 rounds, the 1st round of 1.167 million kits. above information
As for the 2nd and 3rd rounds, 2.155 million sets and 1.4 million sets are waiting for the inspection to be completed today (Sept. 17) and preparing to distribute to service units in Districts 4, 5. , 6, 11 and District 12 are expected to be received tomorrow (Sept. 18).
4th round of 3.778 million sets that is the last lot There will be another inspection on September 22, which will gradually be sent to service units in Areas 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and Area 10.
Found a problem that some drugstores in the area are not supported.
Dr. Jadet continued that from the meeting following the ATK distribution earlier this morning There is still an issue of receiving ATK test kits. In Bangkok, there is a problem that the number of drugstores participating in the project are not supported in some areas, such as Min Buri, Nong Chok, Lat Krabang and On Nut, which will be adjusted by spreading through more warm community clinics in the area.
in the provinces Recently, the Ministry of Public Health has a policy to assign the VHV to help distribute ATK test kits in communities, markets, and public transport, which will help make it easier for people in upcountry to receive more ATK test kits.
Found 2 positive results. Accelerate follow-up into the treatment system.
In addition to the above issues According to the report of receiving the ATK test kit, it was found that only 249 people who received the ATK test were recorded in the system, of which 2 were positive. At the same time, we ask for cooperation from people in risk groups who have already received ATK. Please hurry to check for the infection as soon as possible. in order to have access to the system for monitoring and surveillance that will affect the reduction of the epidemic in the country
“People in high-risk groups who have received ATK testing kits request cooperation in early detection of COVID-19 and report the test results through the Bao Tang system. This will lead to further treatment and reduction of the epidemic.”
Dr. Jadet continued that as for the NHSO hotline 1330, which had opened press 17 for people to inquire about receiving the ATK test kit, yesterday, people called the NHSO hotline 1330 press 17 Number of 366 calls out of a total of 4,700 calls, most of them were inquiries about receiving methods, registration, conditions and ATK pickup points, including problems with ATK test kits that have not yet been delivered to service units.
“The distribution of ATK test kits to service units has been delayed. NHSO apologizes due to the need for more detailed quality inspection procedures and standards. However, it has now been expedited to distribute ATK to service units across the country as quickly as possible.”
