“Omicron” Thais jump to 2,338, spread in 55 provinces, occupying the Bangkok area, the highest number of infections.

(Jan. 5, 2022), Dr. Sumani Watcharasin, Director of the Risk Communication Bureau, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, announcedCovid-19 epidemic situation that the infection situation according to the epidemic species in Thailand which reports fromDepartment of Medical Sciences The random species tested on November 1, 2021 – January 4, 2022, found that “Delta species” It is at 78.91% and is a species. “Omicron” increased to 20.92%, which if separated into 2,338 patients now “Omicron species” has spread to 55 provinces, with provinces infected The most prevalent cases were Bangkok at 676, followed by Kalasin 233, Chonburi 204, Roi Et 180, Phuket 175 and Samut Prakan 117.

But from reports of infected people “Omicron” Of the 2,338 cases, 50% of the infections were from overseas, and the other 50% were from within the country. which is the second circle, with most of the patients entering the treatment system still “Delta species” Therefore, the main risk group is still a non-immune group. or have never been vaccinated

Dr. Sumanee said that for the cluster that the Ministry of Public Health and the CCC are very concerned about are: “cluster” that has spread in restaurants The restaurant is a semi-bar pub. Found in Chiang Mai, Phayao, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Maha Sarakham, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and Bangkok. The investigation of the disease found that It’s an infection in a restaurant/pub. which is an entertainment venue that violates and is open for service with the risk of not opening the service under the measure Covid Free Srtting which has spread a lot There is a chance to cause the epidemic to spread down to the community level. and family level This is similar to the third outbreak in Thailand in the past.

Assistant deputy spokesman of the BMTA said that after the New Year’s festival, the situation has been assessed since January 4 onwards. to conclude at the meeting CCC. Big set this Friday. In many interesting things,

1. Measures to adjust the color of the area according to the situation limiting the number of people group activities and drinking in the restaurant
2. Adjustment of preventive measures to control disease From the beginning, there was a tendency to consider whether to open an entertainment venue. When a large number of infected people become a restaurant-pub cutter. And is not under management according to the prescribed preventive measures, it will be considered on 7 January as well.
3. Additional measures to deal with rapidly spreading omicrons

When asked if Omicron is not severe, is it possible if it is allowed to be infected in order to induce self-immunity, Dr. Sumanee explained that vaccination would be better protection than allowing the infection naturally because “Omicron” spread quickly may cause the public health system to be unable to support And there are still many unvaccinated people, making them more at risk. In addition, long-term health effects must also be considered, whether it is harmful to the respiratory system or not.

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