Evaluation of The Effectiveness of Disease Prevention and Control Measures for COVID-19 Epidemic in Thailand

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infection of the respiratory tract induced by a new coronavirus strain and transmitted by respiratory aerosols. Most infected individuals are asymptomatic or exhibit only moderate symptoms, particularly in the early stages. Causing the rapid spread of the disease across the globe, including Thailand. This research was quasi-experimental. Using secondary data, we evaluated the efficacy of disease prevention and control measures against the situation of the 2019 spread of the novel coronavirus disease in Thailand. From the Department of Disease Control's database of individuals diagnosed with coronavirus disease in Thailand in 2019, Ministry of Public Health, 2020–2021. Statistics are utilized in segmented linear regression analysis.

The study discovered that Thailand's 2020 lockdown measures decreased the incidence of COVID-19 cases by 3.036 per 100,000 populations (95% CI = 1.217 to 4.856) and the trajectory of change after the lockdown, according to the study. Compared to before the city received the closure clause The incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 decreased by 1.025 per 100,000 populations (95% CI = 0.350 to 1.701), and the 2021 coronavirus disease vaccination campaign measures in Thailand discovered that after receiving the disease 2019 vaccination campaign measures Infected with Coronavirus 2019 for 1 month, the incidence of Coronavirus 2019 decreased by 317.123 per 100,000 populations (95% CI = 77.856 to 556.323), and the trend changed after the vaccination campaign measures against Coronavirus 2019. The incidence of coronavirus disease in 2019 decreased by 257,419 per 100,000 populations (95% CI = 213,642 to 301,195) compared to before the vaccination campaign.

          In conclusion, it was lockdown that the 2020 closure and 2021 coronavirus vaccination campaign measures of Thailand were effective in reducing the incidence of coronavirus disease in 2019. Plan, monitor, prevent, and control the 2019 Corona virus infection, as well as any new emergent diseases. To reduce the risk of direct and indirect health effects with effectiveness and efficiency.