“Doctor Thira” Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Facebook post Thira Woratanarat Update the epidemic situationCovid-19 It’s not just scary, it’s an infection. But still need to be careful of the condition following infection, which is “Long COVID” (Long Covid) as well, stating that on February 17, 2022, it has surpassed 417 million. Yesterday, the world was infected by 2,020,469 people, 10,193 additional deaths, totaling 417,859,246 people, totaling 5,866,725 deaths.
The top five with the most infections are Germany, Russia, Brazil, France and Turkey. The number of new infections every day around the world is now. They come from Asia, Europe and North/South America. which together account for 98.01 percent of the world while the number of deaths accounted for 97.92 percent, the latest number of new infections from Europe. Accounted for 53.44 percent of the world, while the number of deaths increased to 38.34 percent yesterday, the number of new infections. Countries from Europe and Asia occupy 8 in the top 10 and 17 in the top 20 in the world.
Continued updates on vaccine efficacy in the UK. Omicron
UK HSA has published a report COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance Report On February 10, 2022, the summary of the key points is
- Looking at the efficacy of the vaccine used in the UK (2 doses of Astra plus booster) Pfizer or Modern, or three doses of mRNA vaccines) were found to be effective in reducing the likelihood of getting sick until hospitalization. and reduce the likelihood of death as well but to prevent symptomatic infection There was very little (prevention of sickness) effect, regarding 50-75% during the first three months following the booster injection and 40-50% following 4-6 months (Figure 1).
- If you compare the results between Omicron The original strain was BA.1 and the epidemic strain was BA.2. The efficacy of the vaccine once morest the two strains appeared to be similar (Figure 2).
“Doctor Thira” Given that the above information 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 growing in clinical data indicating that it is not an infection, it is treated and it is over, but there is a chance of long-term remission. “Try Covid” or “Long COVID” Yes, with up to 20-40% of all infected people who may develop this 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 It is believed that infection with COVID-19 causes Long COVID Because it causes a long-term inflammatory process in various systems of the body or may develop an autoimmune condition. (autoantibody) Long COVID at present It is a group of disorders that can occur up to 200 symptoms can occur in both the nervous system. Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and skin affect the performance of daily living. patient performance And it is a long-term cost burden, both to the individual, family and society. Not getting infected is the best.
“Doctor Thira” reiterated that the situation in Thailand The epidemic is still severe, spreading, and is still on an uptrend. put on a mask distance from others Meet other people as needed, take a short time, avoid eating and drinking. Or share food with others. If you are sick, you should stop studying and stop working. Go for a checkup to get better first. It shows responsibility for oneself and society.
