epidemic situation “Omicron” Yesterday, 564,918 people were infected worldwide, with 1,991 more deaths, bringing the total to 505,726,683, and 6,227,080 deaths, with the top five being Germany, South Korea, Australia, Japan and the United States. Countries from Europe and Asia occupy 6 in the top 10 and 15 in the top 20 in the world.
“Doctor Thira” Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Facebook post Thira Woratanarat (Pa Mi Keene) Reveal the epidemic situation in Thailand Found that yesterday the number of new infections, including ATK, was the 4th highest in the world and 2nd in Asia, while yesterday’s death toll The fifth highest in the world. Thailand’s death toll yesterday accounted for 28.73% of all reported deaths in Asia.
research update
1. Tiredness/tiredness following contracting COVID-19 More common than other viruses, Khatib S et al from the United States. The results of the study were published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science this April 2022. by assessing people who have been infected with COVID-19 For more than 4 weeks, 157 people from May 2021 to January 2022 found that those who had been infected with COVID-19 43.3% had problems with fatigue/tiredness
with this found rate considered higher than other types of viruses 3.6 times the previous study, such as EBV, Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) and Ross River virus, found regarding 12% of the problems with fatigue/fatigue.
At the time of the study, people who had been infected with Ebola showed regarding 28% less tiredness/fatigue than those seen with COVID-19.
However, recent research from Ireland It has also reported 52.8% of the prevalence of the condition among people who have been infected with COVID-19, which is comparable to this research from the US.
Therefore, post-viral fatique or tiredness/fatigue After infection, it tends to be a common disorder among people who have been infected with COVID-19. And it’s one thing that we should be able to use to assess our own health status as well. if you have been infected before
2. If infected “Omicron” Those vaccinated or not vaccinated all had the same viral load level. Hirotsu Y and his team from Japan. The results of the study were published in medRxiv on April 19, 2022. Study in people infected with the COVID-19 strain. “Omicron” Of the 611 people (199 not vaccinated, 370 received 2 doses and 42 received 3 doses), the three groups had no difference in viral load and cycle thresholds (Ct values). together
This research reflects that Even vaccination is helpful in reducing the risk of serious illness and death. But if you don’t protect yourself regularly and an infection occurred The viral load was regarding the same as in people who were not vaccinated. and have the opportunity to infect close people and others in society
With Thailand’s epidemic situation still spreading throughout the country, the number of infections and deaths every day is in the top 5-10 in the world. Always wear a mask. distance from others Meet other people as needed. Take a short time. Avoid eating, drinking, or sharing food with others. It is considered essential for daily life during this time and in the future.
problem Long COVID are more common and impair daily performance, relationships and productivity. It will also be a burden on the patient, family and society in the long run. people who have been infected still have to protect because it will be re-infected (reinfection) and should regularly assess one’s health status If there are abnormal symptoms that are different from the past should consult a doctor to take care of them early Because the risk of Long COVID may not happen immediately. But it’s a long-term risk.
refer
1. Khatib S et al. Post‑COVID‑19 fatigue as a major health problem: a cross‑sectional study from Missouri, USA. Irish Journal of Medical Science. April 2022.
2. Hirotsu Y et al. Similar viral loads in Omicron infections regardless of vaccination status. medRxiv. 19 April 2022.