Department of Science reveals BA.2 epidemic has increased to 67%, falls into the scope of BA.2.2, similar to Hong Kong, found in Thailand 4 people

Sticking to the covid situation Today, 14 March 65, Dr. Supakit Sirilak, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences Update on the progress of surveillance for Covid-19 strains in Thailand, stating that last week 2,000 samples were collected and found to be Delta species, only 6 individuals, Omicron strain 99.7%, of which the subspecies detected were BA.1 and BA.2, with the BA.2 subspecies increasing in proportion. From 52% last week, today it has risen to 67.6%. Overall, over half of this subspecies has spread across the country. Because it has the ability to infect approximately 1.4 times faster than BA.1

“By BA.2, three more subspecies were detected, with the BA.2.2 subspecies predominantly found in Hong Kong. and United Kingdom Currently, it is in the process of clarification by this section. The GIS Information System (GISAID) has not yet been identified. which has to wait another 2-3 days, should have concluded with higher mortality rates in Hong Kong. There is no empirical evidence that mutations in the S:l1221T spike protein site of the BA.2.2 subspecies have been shown to cause increased infection and higher mortality. So don’t panic or worry. This subspecies has not been assessed as a species of concern. or need to be vigilant,” said Dr. Supakit. In addition, in the past, the Delta species It used to have more than 130 subspecies. without any particular concern than the original species.

Dr. Suphakit said that the more deaths in Hong Kong can not conclude that caused by new species found Because of the common species of Omicron. It is easy to spread and infect. When the number of infected people increases The health system cannot support it. It is possible for the patient to die. Therefore, it is too early to say that subspecies BA.2.2 exacerbates the symptoms.

Currently, the information of the Department of Science Sent into the GSES corresponds to most of the BA.2 subspecies, with approximately 4 individuals being analyzed in detail. May be in the subspecies BA.2.2, but because G-Sed has not yet determined details Therefore, it has to be closely monitored. Of the 4 people detected, 1 is a foreigner, the other 3 people are Thai. There is no problem with symptoms of illness. And it’s not clear whether it is or not. Let’s wait for the analysis results that will come out soon,” said Dr. Supakit.

On the side, Dr. Throne Upaphong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences Hong Kong has a population of about 7.6 million, 250,000 people were infected last week, 50,000 more than before, and 1,900 people died in seven days, unusual among all countries facing the Omic epidemic. Ron, therefore, has to follow in detail how he is an elderly person. And what is the history of vaccination?