News Forum - Removal of Covid-19 from universal coverage scheme to be delayed indefinitely

[Thaiger]

A controversial decision to remove Covid-19 from the treatments covered under the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients scheme is set to be delayed indefinitely. The delay comes as Covid infections continue to rise nationwide. According to a Bangkok Post report, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the delay after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting. “The government and Public Health Ministry want to reassure the public that Covid-19 patients will be well looked after. With infections soaring, the ministry has to adjust and has decided to extend the UCEP coverage for Covid-19 patients further.” The health minister says Covid patients will still be […]

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