2024-01-22 02:11:00
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University posted on Facebook stating that it was analyzing the outbreak in Thailand.
Weekly numbers reported 14-20 January 2024, week following National Children’s Day.
The number of hospital admissions was 718, 11 died, 209 were pneumonia, and 149 were intubated.
Compared to the previous week The number of hospitalized patients increased by 14.9%, deaths increased by 57.1%, pneumonia increased by 18.1%, and needing to be intubated by 19.2%.
The whole number of sick people are in the hospital. number of pneumonia and the number of pipes Considered the highest in 6 months.
It is estimated that there will be at least 5,129-7,124 new infections each day.
But with the current situation where there are many infected people around. Sick and treated at home Including having people who are sick but don’t go get tested. and the sensitivity of the test that varies with the time it takes for the virus to rise to its peak. It is estimated that the actual number per day will be more than double the above estimate.
As I have said before, After National Children’s Day It will spread more in households and educational institutions.
If you feel sick You should get tested for COVID-19 even if the first day you get a negative result. Don’t be complacent. Get tested until the 4th-5th day following symptoms start. Because the virus will peak during that time.
Importantly, the ATK test should be performed in both the nasal cavity and the back wall of the throat (pharynx) to increase the chance of detection.
Paying attention to your health is important…you should protect yourself regularly.
wearing a mask Do not share food or supplies and avoid close contact with people who are coughing or sneezing It will help reduce the risk.
Each time Risk of chronic problems like Long COVID as well.
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