On August 20, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post messages via facebook Thira Woratanarat Specifies the message that 20 August 2022 is about to surpass 600 million. Yesterday around the world added 695,653 people, 1,665 additional deaths, totaling 599,439,692 people, totaling 6,468,239 deaths.
The top five with the most infections were Japan, South Korea, the United States, Russia and Italy.
Yesterday, the number of new infections was six of the top 10 countries from Europe and Asia and 14 of the top 20 in the world. The number of new infections every day in the world now. from Asia and Europe together accounted for 84.85% of the world’s population, while the number of deaths accounted for 64.32%.
Thailand’s epidemic situation
According to Worldometer data this morning, yesterday’s death toll was the 17th highest in the world and 6th in Asia, although the Thai Ministry of Health had adjusted the reporting system since May 1, causing the reported number to drop considerably.
A policy of quarantine for at least 5 days will increase the risk of spreading the disease widely.
Again, for the people that Current medical knowledge clearly proves that a 5-day separation is not enough. There is research from the whole team. Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, USA and Imperial College London, UK team. that clearly confirms Both studies showed consistent results that
For 5 days, there is a 50-75% risk that the infected person will still be infected and can infect those around them.
7 days, the risk is still up to 25-35%.
10 days, there is about 10% risk.
After 14 days it is safe.
The practice in real life The way to be flexible and feasible is If found infected or have symptoms “should be isolated for at least 7-10 days” and after 7-10 days before going out to live, work or study You need to make sure you pass the following two things: 1. No more symptoms and 2. ATK test results negative.
However, even after coming out of the separation It was necessary to continue to strictly defend for two weeks. You should use an N95 mask or equivalent if working in close contact with people.
The issuance of a 5+5 (5 day isolation and 5 day defense) policy is not technically correct. Although it can be understood that it is conducive to driving the economy. But the impact it will have on the wider society is high. in terms of infection, illness, death, overall productivity and long-term problems such as Long COVID, which deteriorate the quality of life Performance of life, work and cost burden both for patients, families and society
industrial business including various department stores will be affected back If self defense is not good enough It would cause many infections in a circle, leading to the condition of “little loss, difficult to lose. Very bad, easy to lose.”
The “energy drink” on the bottle also contains a warning for consumers.
“Public policy” that affects everyone’s life in society. It is necessary to use accurate, verifiable knowledge in policy making.
Which policy is invalid? should be adjusted or there is a “warning” indicating that everyone in society will be aware of the risks and potential impacts if they follow the guidelines outlined in the policy. ready to offer options to reduce those risks so that each person can make decisions and behave appropriately Every person in society has a soul…not a policy rat.
every life is precious anywhere in the world
…It’s important to wear the mask properly. It will greatly reduce the risk…