Frontline medical staff have played a key role in fighting the novel coronavirus war especially the third wave reported in early April in which seven medical staff have lost their lives and many more infected. "Although our hospital has Covid–19 insurance to medical staff, it does not cover compensation during quarantine,'' he added. Call for sympathySomsak Akksilp, the Department of Medical Sciences director–general, said some medical staff had not been able to return to their families for two months. Medical staff whom he visited asked for five things: a clear policy, cooperation, disease control, a strong medical system and inclusive vaccinations. Thanarak Plipat, Regional Health 5 Office CEO, said he acknowledged the hardship of medical staff during this time.

Source: Bangkok Post July 11, 2021 22:52 UTC