2023-06-26 02:14:24
On June 26, 2023, Assoc. Chulalongkorn University Posted on Thira Woratanarat’s Facebook page stated that …
Sweeping eyes on COVID-19 around the world…
1. FU.1 is highly detected in China (Figure 1).
In addition to VOI and VUM as listed in the WHO list, more international travel is faster. It will be a factor that allows various subspecies of Omicron to spread easily from one place to another.
In Thailand, we have reported the detection of FU.1 in the past. But the phenomenon in China where more of this subspecies is detected is It may indicate the possibility that FU.1 will expand in Thailand as well.
However, the number of reports of random species inspections from different countries sent to the GISAID system continued to decline (Figure 2), which is not a good situation. This will result in the monitoring of species change making it more difficult to assess the situation.
2. Cases increase 3 times following Japan reduces COVID-19 level last May
Japanese media reports that the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak is getting heavier, especially in Okinawa.
in the overall picture of the country Found that following adjusting for COVID-19 To be a group 5 disease and have relaxed disease control measures since May 8th. It was found that the number of cases increased regarding 3 times compared to before the policy adjustment.
3. Prevention in the healthcare setting is essential.
Recently, there was news of a cluster outbreak at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, USA. with infected people both as patients who are hospitalized and medical personnel Causing the announcement to wear a protective mask
The above cases are the consequences following the end of the state public health emergency for COVID-19 since May 11th in the United States.
Emphasizes the importance of disease screening. and self-defense measures Because if there is an epidemic problem It will affect both groups of patients who often have underlying diseases and poor health status. Risk of serious illness and death including medical personnel that if not strictly self-defense In addition to infection affecting their health. There is also an opportunity to spread to colleagues and patients who need to be taken care of from operations as well.
refer
1. Rajnarayanan R. (Picture 1-2)
2. COVID-19 Infections Rise 3-fold in Japan Following Classification Downgrade. The Japan News. 24 June 2023.
3. Covid-19 cluster being monitored at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, officials say. Boston 25 News. 24 June 2023
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