“Doctor Thira” worried about the new strain of covid “Omicron” fast spread Reminds that Thailand still has a very high epidemic and urged people to strictly protect themselves, wear masks and keep distance
Today, Nov. 27, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Posted via Facebook Thira Woratanarat on the topic of new covids. “Omicron” All information indicated that
Covid-19 species B.1.1.529
1. The World Health Organization has declared B.1.1.529 to be the fifth mutant virus currently in the Variants of Concern (VOC) category after alpha, beta, gamma and delta.
2. Name it “Omicron”
3. Normally, the WHO classifies a strain of VOC concern only if one of the following is are more contagious than before, or have data indicating a significant change in COVID-19 epidemiology, become more severely infected or change their clinical symptoms. Clinical change, or infection with evidence that compromises the effectiveness of public health measures. whether in the field of diagnosis vaccine protection or treatment
B.1.1.529 or Omicron, this is classified as a VOC because the information available now is clear that it can cause a large epidemic.
4. This omicron was first reported in Botswana on 11 November 2021 and found in South Africa a few days later. later found in Hong Kong And the other day it was also reported to have been found in Israel and Belgium.
The outbreak in South Africa has spread across all provinces. and the rate of detection has increased so rapidly that it is alarming and is expected to be distributed to various countries in Africa and other continents The World Health Organization has therefore urged countries to remain vigilant and submit reports of detections in accordance with established mechanisms.
5. RT-PCR test, which is a standard method used to test for COVID-19. that can also be checked There will be a characteristic of the missing S-gene known as S-gene target failure or S-gene drop out.
Therefore, the potential of each country’s RT-PCR testing system to support the number of tests in the event of a more severe outbreak is very important. Not to stimulate the economy and turn to ATK without increasing the potential of the RT-PCR system.
6. Data from Jeffrey Barrett indicates that this Omicron has 32 alterations in the cortical spines of the virus, many of which are likely to cause problems (pictured).
Red, for example, there are nine places that are identical to the original VOC mutant virus we’ve encountered. including alpha, beta, gamma and delta
These positions have the effect of reducing the effectiveness of vaccine immunity. increasing the potential for transmission and infection, etc.
while other colors require further research to see the effect of the changes.
7. Expected in a few weeks There will be an in-depth study on how Omicron will affect the effectiveness of the immune system. including the ability to spread infection chance of re-infection, etc.
Recently, vaccine companies such as Modernna have announced that they are accelerating the development of a vaccine specific to this Omicron strain. Thailand, we are now the epidemic is still very high. and spread throughout As seen in the daily world rankings Vaccination will reduce the chance of severe illness. reduce the chance of death
But whether injected or not completely or not injected Please be aware that there is a chance of infection if you do not take strict precautions. and get sick and die spread to close family members colleague or others in society
Wear a mask. It’s very important. Keep a distance of more than one meter from other people. Both of these things need to be done very seriously. routine both the general public including all employers, employees and customers Otherwise, if the epidemic is more severe than this The impact will be heavier than it was before. health, economic and social
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