Update covid species “Omicron” or “Omicron” that is spreading rapidly now still found numbersInfected personsoaring daily and with the properties of “Omicron” who rarely show symptoms and has a short incubation period causing many people to worry what period that found infection when testing ATK
“Mor Yong” Prof. Dr. Yong Phuworawan, head of the center specializing in virology Clinic, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post Yong Poovorawan section “Omicron Species” The contagious period of the disease indicates that we were originally quarantining the infected person. or exposed to the disease for up to 14 days when entering the era “Omicron” And most of them have been vaccinated. Immune make the time for spreading the disease or shortened infection
study in japan Click to read the original strain infection “Omicron” The highest infection can be detected in saliva, throat or nasal cavity during 2 – 5 days after detection or symptoms, the infection will decrease rapidly. The spread of the disease is 6-9 days.
“Mor Yong” It states that transmission of the disease is high during the first 7 days, especially 2 to 5 days after detection or symptoms of disease. late detention Therefore, it tends to be shortened to 7 days and can be released from quarantine. And to strictly practice preventing the spread of disease, such as wearing a mask at all times when going outside the house. stay away from other people Wash your hands to reduce touch For at least the next 3 days, we will have to live with covid19 forever. The way we behave will change over time. and knowledge from research studies that occur cause and effect to minimize the impact on daily life
As before, at “Doctor Manu” Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, Head of Respiratory Disease Wichaiyut Hospital stated that the species “Omicron” The incubation period is very short, only 2-3 days during the incubation period. People who have been infected can infect others from day 2 after exposure, 1-2 days before symptoms appear, and people who have received the full dose of the vaccine. and get a needle to stimulate It is transmitted approximately 5 days after symptoms develop, while those who have not been vaccinated may transmit it longer after symptoms are present.
Therefore, more than a person who knows he has contracted the coronavirus through ATK testing has infected other people in the house for at least 2-3 days without having to protect himself from infecting others. when you know you’re infected There is only 3-4 days left to infect others in the house.
During this time, if you protect yourself properly, wear a mask all the time. Do not sit and eat with others, stay away from others, do not stay in air-conditioned rooms. open the window for ventilation Use a separate bathroom with others. separate trash from others Wash your hands when your hands are contaminated with mucus and phlegm. The chances of infecting people in the home are greatly reduced. therefore, that Why do I recommend self-quarantine at home? Instead of sleeping in hospitals, hospitals or community waiting centers, After no symptoms, repeat ATK test 5 days after the first time, if negative, you can go outside. But still have to wear a mask until the end of 10 days