“Doctor Prasit” loop “New species of covid” B.1.1.529 The most dangerous, epidemic-resistance to vaccines Accelerate and tighten control of foreigners entering Thailand, as many as 32 mutation spots were found
On November 26, Prof. Dr. Prasit Wattanapha, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University Refers to the situation of the COVID-19 mutation B.1.1.529, which the United Kingdom announced to restrict travelers from the country of origin that the virus was found. The B.1.1.529 coronavirus is something that really needs to be monitored. This is because up to 32 mutation points, the most important of which are those involved in the formation of spike proteins.
There will be two major effects:
1. to make violence spread more because he was born in the position of causing the story
2. The point where protein sprites are formed It is a design point for vaccines to be used as an immune booster. It will affect the escape from the vaccine, for example, we can recognize the face of the thief. But there are changes in other parts of the arms and legs that have no effect because the face is the same. Immune remember But now it has changed in appearance. If enough, our immune system may not recognize the thief’s face, which means that this virus may have escaped the vaccine system.
Both of these are based on theory. But in fact, I still don’t know if 1 and 2 will happen or not. But we must be very careful.
Prof. Dr. Prasit said that the Department of Medical Sciences is currently analyzing the details of travelers entering the country who have been diagnosed with the virus. to find the species B.1.1.529 because it was found in Hong Kong different countries still little check because of high cost And because Thailand opens the country, we have to be careful, which is a concern.
In this regard, the information that has been reported found B.1.1.529 species, a total of 10 cases, caused by testing and found But if you haven’t checked, there may be hundreds more. which we do not know Because RT-PCR alone cannot tell the species.
“This is the one that we have to watch out for. In the past, we didn’t check delta. But when it increases, we have to check. and found that Thailand has So it’s the same But it’s not easy Because right now we don’t really know. Maybe it’s not just this that we’ve seen. There may be many other places. Each country will prevent this one from entering the country. because if falling into All that was done was messed up. may not be lost because we still don’t know how heavy it is But I know that if you’re not careful, it’s heavy. It will be a big deal.”
Asked about the need to restrict travelers from countries of origin where the mutation is found, including South Africa, Boswana and Hong Kong, Dr. Prasit said, for example, Delta Plus was found in more than 50 countries around the world. But for some countries that have not tested the species, it may not be found. although there may be In the case of this mutant species, many countries are believed to have started testing.
especially in countries with a large number of infections It is estimated that in the next few weeks data will begin to emerge in which countries have found the mutation, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if it happened again. 30-40 countries, but I don’t want to panic But be careful
“Vaccination in Thailand is important, at the same time, masks must be worn at all times. Must also keep distance, wash your hands, because if this species comes in Although the vaccine may not be as effective as before. But these three defenses still work.” Prof. Dr. Prasit emphasizes
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