Thursday, April 7, 2022, 08.43 a.m.
‘Doctor Thira’ pointed out that the infection has not yet been controlled. Recommend ‘Songkran’ stay at home – refrain from wandering around
April 7, 2022 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Woratanarat Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a message about the Covid situation via Facebook Thira Woratanarat with the following content…
April 7, 2022
surpassed 494 million
Yesterday around the world, 1,183,978 people were infected with 3,314 additional deaths, bringing a total of 494,999,056 people to a total of 6,190,368 deaths.
The top five with the most infections were South Korea, Germany, France, Italy and Australia.
Yesterday, the number of new infections had countries from Europe and Asia occupy eight of the top 10 and 15 of the world’s top 20.
The number of new infections every day in the world now. from Asia and Europe together accounted for 87.33 percent of the world’s population, while the number of deaths accounted for 76.73%.
New infections in Asia accounted for 38.72 percent of the world, while the number of deaths rose to 28.45 percent.
…The epidemic situation of Thailand
Yesterday, the number of new infections, including ATK, was the 6th highest in the world and 2nd in Asia.
While the number of deaths yesterday 10th highest in the world
…Update from World Health Organization
From the latest World Health Organization WHO Weekly Epidemiological Update, April 5, 2022.
The latest weekly statistics for new infections worldwide are 16% lower than the previous week and the death toll is 43% lower compared to the previous week.
But looking at weekly Thai data from the Worldometer, the number of new infections increased by 3% (not including ATK) and the number of deaths increased by 19%.
…species that are spreading around the world
WHO reports that the latest Omicron strain still accounts for 99.8% of the global outbreak.
The Omicron strain was found to be the BA.2 subspecies that accounted for 93.6% of the main outbreak, while the other subspecies were much less, such as BA.1.1, only 4.8%. BA.1 and BA.3 had less than 0.1%
Many people are interested in hybrid or recombinant species, which are now followed by several such as
XD (a cross between Delta AY.4 and Omicron BA.1) appears to have relatively limited propagation and its propagation potential is no greater than that of existing infested strains.
XE (Omicron hybrid BA.1 and BA.2), first seen in the UK on 19 January 2022, is currently being evaluated. Current data suggest that it is approximately 10% more potent than BA.2, but more studies are needed to confirm.
…for our country The outbreak continues still not in control
Suggestions for Songkran coming up next week
1. Should celebrate Songkran at home do not roam not participating in watering activities, splashing powdered water outside the house
2. If it is necessary to travel back to other provinces or go to relatives who live in different houses should proceed with the following steps:
– Keep meat introverted, do not roam, at least 3-5 days before departure
– 1-2 days before traveling, you should call and ask with the person at the destination saying that everyone is fine no illness and self-assessment If someone has any symptoms, even the slightest bit of discomfort, they should refrain from meeting.
– On the day of travel, you should check your own ATK. If it’s positive, stop planning your trip.
– When going out, always wear a mask. travel according to the specified plan not roaming in many places This will increase the risk of infection and spread to people at the destination.
– Paying respects to the elders parents, grandparents Should keep a distance, it will be safer. But if going to hug or mingle closely If you can wear a mask, it will be better. And don’t forget to wash your hands before touching each other.
– Eating together among family members They should sit further apart than usual. and choose to sit and eat and drink in the open air with good ventilation
– After the long weekend activities Abnormal symptoms should be observed and ATK should be checked again after returning.
– In the case of people returning from a trip But there are family members who do not travel with them. If they are separated and not living together for 3-5 days after returning, it will be safer.
Infection with COVID-19 doesn’t just end with being cured…but there is a chance of long-term problems like Long COVID that will deteriorate our ability to live and work. and can result in disability or chronic disease
and the important thing is Covid…infected…not just you Some people are addicted and have no or few symptoms. But some people get addicted and become severely ill or die. As can be seen from the daily statistics
Let’s all be safe together…
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