Yesterday (9 May 65), Dr. Supakit Sirilak, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences and Dr. Throne Upaphong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences Press release on surveillance for Covid-19 strains in Thailand by Dr. Supakit said that currently, Covid-19 in Thailand is a 100% omikron strain from 747 surveillance during April 30 – May 6, 2022. Found all omikrons. No other species were found. The WHO is monitoring three subspecies of omikron, BA.4 and BA.5, which are found mainly in South Africa and some European countries. and BA.2.12.1, mostly found in the United States. Because it was noted that it may be the reason why more patients are hospitalized. or may be more severe
The Ministry of Health is on the alert for 3 subspecies, Omicron, reiterating the natural immune boosting vaccine.
