Covid outbreak situation “Omicron” Omicron that is spreading heavily increase the number of infected people Until yesterday, it was ranked ninth in the world. In addition, the death toll has continued to rise as well.
(6 April 2022) “Doctor Thira” Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Lecturer of Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Facebook post Thira Woratanarat It states that it surpassed 493 million yesterday worldwide, adding 1,218,635 people, 3,382 more deaths, totaling 493,743,100 people, 6,182,672 deaths. The top 5 infected people are South Korea, France, Germany, Italy and Australia.
Yesterday, the number of new infections included countries from Europe and Asia, occupying eight of the top 10 and 15 of the world’s top 20. The number of new infections every day in the world now. from Asia and Europe Together they accounted for 88.25 percent of the world, while the number of deaths accounted for 75.81%. New infections in Asia accounted for 36.07 percent of the world, while the number of deaths increased by 22.05 percent.
epidemic situation in Thailand
Yesterday, the number of new infections, including ATK, was the 7th highest in the world and 3rd in Asia, while yesterday’s death toll. 10th highest in the world
Lessons from the Faroe Islands
If you remember, at the beginning of December 2021, a large cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks was reported. on the Faroe Islands Occurs in a group of medical personnel who come together privately. (private gathering) Of the 33 people, 21 were found to be infected with COVID-19, or 64%. but does not need to be hospitalized By checking the virus strain, it was found that it was a strain. Omicron Up to 13 people, the important thing is that everyone has received the booster vaccine already. (fully vaccinated and boosted) and had a screening test 36 hours before meeting The above incidents led to an investigation into the disease and the quarantine of people. who came in close contact with a total of 70 people later
“Doctor Thira” stated that the story was told reflects the reality that we see in the current situation is complete vaccination The stimulant was injected. can still be infected and even before screening may not be detected because one of them may have recently been infected. still in the incubation period of the disease or may be infected But the amount of germs is not enough to be detected by the screening methods used. And there are no symptoms to see the lessons from the Faroe Islands. If around the world, including Thailand, we have followed the details. and used to plan for coping may reduce the impact does not cause a lot of infection and increased morbidity and mortality
as currently experiencing because it reflects that
one Vaccines are likely to be weapons of effective use in reducing the risk of severe illness. and reduce the risk of death But it is difficult to hope for the main effect of preventing infection and preventing illness. Especially if the proportion of the population in the country also received less booster vaccination You have to be very careful. Not as fast as other countries with higher vaccination rates. because if a problem arises The effects will be large and long.
two The main tactics for controlling the outbreak of Omicron What should be done is to focus on preventing the spread of infection. reduce risk behavior for all people in the country Not creating a dream that is impossible in a short time, such as planning to take off the mask. or promote that it is free to live without protection Will halosara take to declare it as an endemic disease
While the elements will not be feasible in a few months, above all, the problem that is of great importance worldwide is The long-term effects that can occur after contracting COVID-19 are: Long COVID This will put many people in the country in a situation that impairs their ability to live and work, as well as cause chronic disease problems in the long run. The key to sustaining everyone’s survival in a long-term epidemic situation is Presenting real situations to people in the society knowledgable, transparent, accountable, without doubt, providing effective medicines and vaccines and in sufficient quantity It is accepted and meets international medical standards, providing a system of care services. and rehabilitation to support current problems (COVID-19) and the future (Long COVID) comprehensive, thorough, easy to access and is sufficient, and most importantly
prompting people in society to know the truth that Self-defense during daily life, studying, working, trading, and socializing needs to be continued. until the epidemic of the world is better It is difficult to determine the exact timeline in the near future. not lured with passion but stand on the basis of truth This is what will keep us alive in the midst of a crisis.
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Peluso MJ et al. Early clues regarding the pathogenesis of long-COVID. Trends in Immunology. April 2022.