Thursday, February 17, 2022, 09.39 a.m.
February 17, 2022 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Posted on Facebook regarding the situation of the epidemic of Covid-19 on February 17, 2022 that has passed 417 million. Yesterday around the world increased to 2,020,469 people, 10,193 more people died, totaling 417,859,246 people. Total lives were 5,866,725. The top five infected people were Germany, Russia, Brazil, France and Turkey.
The number of new infections every day in the world now. They come from Asia, Europe and North/South America. These accounted for 98.01 percent of the world, while the number of deaths accounted for 97.92%. The latest number of new infections from Europe accounted for 53.44 percent of the world, while the number of deaths rose to 38.34 percent. Yesterday, the number of new infections had countries from Europe and Asia occupy eight of the top 10 and 17 of the world’s top 20.
…Update on UK vaccine efficacy once morest Omicron
The UK HSA has published the COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance Report on February 10, 2022. In a nutshell, one look at the efficacy of vaccines used in the UK (two Astra and boosted with Pfizer or Moderna, or mRNA vaccines 3. needle) is found to be effective in reducing the chance of getting sick until hospitalization and reducing the chance of death as well. but to prevent symptomatic infection The efficacy (prevention of sickness) was not much: 50-75% during the first three months following the booster injection and 40-50% following 4-6 months (Figure 1).
Second, when comparing the results between the original Omicron strain BA.1 and the more pandemic strain BA.2, the efficacy of the vaccine once morest the two strains appeared to be similar (Figure 2).
The information above reflects on the importance of vaccination. but more importantly, Self defense during everyday life even vaccinated There is still a chance to get infected, get sick and die as well.
COVID-19 infections are becoming increasingly important in medical science. It indicates that it is non-infectious, cured and it’s over, but there is a chance that long-term remission or long-term COVID is possible, with up to 20-40% of all infected people who may develop the condition. It can also happen to both people who are infected with no symptoms. mild symptoms or have severe symptoms
Severe illnesses are at greater risk than mild illnesses. Adults are more at risk than children Women are more at risk than men but emphasizes that all genders, all ages, and all types of violence can occur
Infection with COVID-19 is believed to cause Long-lasting COVID because it causes a long-term inflammatory process in various systems of the body or possibly an autoimmune condition. (autoantibody)
Long COVID is now seen as a group of up to 200 uncommon symptoms that can occur in both the nervous system and the nervous system. Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and skin affect the performance of daily living. patient performance And it is a long-term cost burden to the individual, family and society. Not getting infected is the best.
…the situation in Thailand The epidemic is still severe, spreading, and is still on an uptrend. put on a mask distance from others Meet with others as needed. Take a short time. Avoid eating, drinking, or sharing food with others. If you’re sick, stop studying and work. Go for a checkup to get better first. It shows responsibility for oneself and society.
refer
1. UK HSA COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance Report. 10 February 2022.
2. Pandemics disable people — the history lesson that policymakers ignore. Nature. 16 February 2022.
