Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Posted on Facebook, stated March 31, 2023.
Yesterday, around the world, there were 52,629 more infections, 249 more deaths, a total of 683,721,372 people, and a total of 6,829,903 deaths.
The top 5 most infected are South Korea, Russia, Mexico, Japan and the United States.
Yesterday, in the number of new infections, countries from Europe and Asia occupied seven of the top 10 and 17 of the top 20 globally.
The number of new infections per day around the world right now from Asia and Europe Combined accounted for 70.48 percent of the world, while the number of deaths accounted for 55.82 percent. The report from North America is mexico and united states Deaths accounted for 44.17% of yesterday’s total global deaths.
Update knowledge of COVID-19
1. XBB.1.16 is becoming a new subspecies that must be closely monitored.
Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead Has come out to provide information that now XBB.1.16 is spreading rapidly in India. With the latest monthly infection rate more than 3 times higher than the previous month, close monitoring is required. because it has spread to 22 countries around the world
Currently, the Omicron strain of the COVID-19 virus dominates the outbreak. and more than 600 subspecies have sprouted to the top.
2. Hospitals should take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. consistently Because it will cause patients who are treated with various diseases to death
Data from the research team South Korea Study during Nov. 21-Apr. 22 found that patients admitted to hospital with other diseases If infected with COVID-19 inside the hospital will have a mortality rate of 8.4%.
3. Long COVID in the UK
The latest situation from the Office for National Statistics survey was published yesterday, March 30, 2023.
It was found that the number of people suffering from Long COVID is about 2.9% of the total population of the country or about 1.9 million people.
762,000 people (41%) were infected for more than 2 years and 1.3 million (69%) were infected for more than 1 year.
More than 1.5 million people (79%) reported that Long COVID was affecting their daily lives, and 381,000 (20%) said it severely limited their ability to live.
the above information Emphasizes the importance of self-defense on a regular basis. Because if there is a Long COVID condition, there is a chance to be chronic for a long time. and deteriorate long-term quality of life
4. Long COVID in Tokyo, Japan
The results of a population survey of 10,429 people in Tokyo. It was found that in the group that had a history of infection with COVID-19, about 25% reported experiencing long-term COVID-19.
The most common abnormal symptoms are Fatigue/fatigue, which was found in 51.6% and coughing in 35.1%
…for Thai people Should live a conscious life, not careless, always protect yourself.
Adjust the surrounding environment at home, workplace, eating and drinking to have good ventilation.
put on the mask correctly It will greatly reduce the risk of both COVID-19 and PM2.5.
…The health of the people of the country is of paramount importance.
Assessing whether people in a country are in good health It is necessary to look at all dimensions, including physical, mental, social and intellectual aspects.
The problem of loss from the epidemic Drug problems, vaccines, test kits, protective equipment Including access to the detailed information necessary to make behavioral decisions and plan a lifestyle.
The universal effects of marijuana, kratom, various drugs Both for the health of the drug user And against the problem of crime, abuse, violence, death, hallucinations, depression, traffic accidents among children, working people, the elderly, all genders and ages.
Until reaching PM2.5 dust and radioactivity
And the latest is the leak of personal information. Citizen ID numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and more of more than 55 million people.
everything above concretely reflects that The “health” of the people has serious problems, both physically, mentally, socially, and intellectually.
“The welfare and safety in life and in everyday life” needs to be a national agenda that needs to be thoroughly reformed.
Health, travel and travel policies should not be handled by a single force. and inspection mechanisms are required. balance of decision-making power
refer
1. WHO: New Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.16 Is ‘One to Watch’. US News. 29 March 2023.
2. Kim SH et al. Clinical Outcome and Prognosis of a Nosocomial Outbreak of COVID-19. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 15 March 2023.
3. Prevalence of ongoing symptoms following coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the UK: 30 March 2023. Office for National Statistics. 30 March 2023.
4. Disaster prevention information. Tokyo Metropolitan Government. 30 March 2023.