A woman seeks a Covid-19 test in Don Muang district, Bangkok, on Monday. The decision was made by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to speed up the coronavirus treatment process for patients in community isolation waiting for medical care, said Apisamai Srirangson, assistant spokeswoman for the CCSA. Somsak Akksilp, director-general of the Department of Medical Services (DMS), said a total of 30,036 Covid-19 patients in Bangkok have volunteered to self-isolate at home. The Public Health Ministry previously allowed the public to purchase ATKs from pharmacies so they could conduct self-tests at home. Attaporn Limpanyalert, deputy secretary-general of the NHSO, said 80% of Covid-19 patients are asymptomatic and can receive medical care at home.

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2021 22:18 UTC