Dr. Chalermchai Boonyaleephan, Vice-President of the Senate Public Health Commission, posted on Facebook. Chalermchai Boonyaleepun Update on the situation of the covid-19 virus “Omicron” In Thailand, all details are as follows.
Must be closely monitored, cannot be careless “Omicron” (Omicron) Thailand moved up clearly. Infections increased 5.5 times in 40 days, deaths increased 1.3 times, but critically ill patients dropped to 0.7 times, the fourth wave of coronavirus outbreak in Thailand. which started on January 1, 2022 with the Omicron virus.
Accelerate the mobilization of the 3 needle vaccine as soon as possible. especially in the infected group “Omicron” Then the risk of serious illness and death is People over 60 years old and with congenital disease In the public sector, they must have the right knowledge and understanding, just the right amount, not panic, and be aware that Omicron is easily infected, is on an uptrend. But the number of seriously ill patients will not increase. must be careful To make the health system better able to support this wave of COVID-19
As of February 9, for a full 40 days, it is appropriate to review the number of infected people. “Omicron” the deceased and the critically ill that there is a trend direction How is it similar or different from the direction of the situation in foreign countries? from foreign data and sufficient academic information to conclude that The Omicron virus spreads faster.
// Omicron virus makes infected 3.5 times less severe // Omicron virus is clearly resistant to 2 doses of vaccine, requires at least 3 boosters. needle up
For the numbers of Thailand in the past 40 days, it was found that in the first 3 weeks, 1-21 January 2022, there was a clear uptrend; in the 4th week, 22-31 January, it was considered a stable period, not increasing or decreasing. 5-6 weeks in early February The number of infected people began to rise once more.
by statistical numbers on January 1, infected “Omicron” From PCR tests 3011 // infected from ATK test 434 // Total infected 3445
- January 21, 2022: 8640 infected by PCR test // 3356 infected by ATK test // 11,996 total infected.
- February 9, 2022: 13,182 infected by PCR test // 5928 infected by ATK test // Total infected 19,110
showing that the infection “Omicron” From the PCR test, the rate has increased 4.4 times over the past 40 days, and if looking at the total infected There will be an increase of 5.5 times in the critically ill patients. and ventilator users on January 1, 583 and 158, respectively, January 21, 540 and 118 cases // February 9, 547 and 111 cases. and those who need to use a breathing apparatus There was a slight decrease of regarding 0.7-0.9 times.
As for the deaths in the first week of January, an average of 15 deaths per day, and 19 deaths per day in the first week of February, representing an increase of 1.3 times, the situation in Thailand in 40 days is summarized as follows: increased 4.4-5.5 times // critically ill patients decreased to 0.7-0.9 times // slightly increased 1.3 times fatalities
therefore must be closely monitored and underestimate the virus “Omicron” that can’t cause the fourth wave of covid The things that need to be done at the moment include the government must signal to the public or the public to be more careful. Should refrain from talking regarding things that are relaxed during the coronavirus outbreak, such as endemic diseases. It’s like a normal flu. and measures that may have an impact must be reviewed promptly and carefully if necessary, such as Test&Go.