“Dr. Yong” points out that the mortality rate from Covid still in group 608
Date 12 Feb 2022 at 1:32 p.m.
Virology specialist reveals Covid-19 mortality rate in Thailand most deaths still in group 608 or risk group reiterate strict preventive measures
On February 12, 65, Prof. Dr. Yong Phuworawan, head of the center specializing in virology Clinic, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a message via Facebook, indicating that the Covid-19 mortality rate in Thailand
Since January The outbreak strains in Thailand have changed from the Delta strain to the Omikron strain. We can clearly see that the mortality rate Refers to the number of deaths per week With the number of RT PCR confirmed at approximately 0.2%, approximately 2 deaths in 1,000 confirmed cases with RT PCR, although the number of cases increases. The morbidity and mortality rate remained the same. increasing number of patients The number of deaths will increase. But when considering the morbidity and mortality rate The numbers remain the same as shown in the figure.
Many people may claim that the sickness is increasing today. It takes an average of 8-12 days to get seriously ill and die. This week’s morbidity rate Maybe in the opposite direction of last week. But from this data compared to the time of the Delta species. in the same style show that the morbidity and mortality rate of the Omicron species decreasing more than the delta species certainly because in the delta species ranges between 1 and 1.5 percent, as shown in the figure.
We wouldn’t want to get sick and die. although less Most of the deceased were still in the 608 group, or risk group. Therefore, the risk group is a group that requires special care. and have strict preventive measures not cause infection
