Latest Updates on COVID-19 Worldwide: EG.5.1 Variant in Japan, BA.2 Subspecies in Israel and Denmark, Long COVID and Mitochondria Disorders

2023-08-15 07:44:00

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University posted a Facebook stating that it updates the situation of COVID around the world.

EG.5.1 in Japan

A recent report by Japan’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases estimates that EG.5.1 will account for 46% of new cases nationwide by the end of this week.

in Tokyo The detection rate of EG.5.1 doubled in July. Most recently, it is still around 22%, behind XBB.1.16, found at 28%.

The overall number of patients requiring hospitalization nationwide in the week to August 6 reached 11,801.

A new subspecies of BA.2

from tracking the changes in the virus strains Recently, a virus mutated from BA.2 has been detected with more than 30 mutation loci (Figure 1, Credit: Hisner R.).

Currently detected in Israel and Denmark.

must continue to follow that What will be the performance of this new subspecies? And how will this new subspecies be named?

Long COVID and Mitochondria Disorders

After the research team from the United States The results of the study were published in Science Translational Medicine on August 9. by pointing out that COVID-19 infection This causes abnormalities in the Mitochondria, the key components within the body’s cells that produce energy. (Mitochondrial dysfunction) and may be one mechanism to explain the symptoms of Long COVID patients.

Most recently, a team from the US NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute published their findings Aug. 14, 2023, in the journal PNAS Medical Sciences. Mitochondria dysfunction in cells is likely associated with Long COVID.

However, considering the nature of the disease and pathophysiology Such a mechanism may explain Long COVID symptoms such as fatigue/chronic fatigue. Problems with thinking, memory, etc.

Each infection can cause illness, death and risk of Long COVID.

Should live consciously, not carelessly, protect yourself regularly.

travel Plan carefully to reduce the risk of infection, including where to eat, travel, accommodation, and activities.

wearing a mask correctly It will greatly reduce the risk.

Because in the end, when stuck, sick, dead or disabled, those who have to face problems are ourselves and those close to us.

Entering the Liu City No need to blink If it’s not right

The statistical numbers are stuck in sickness, death, and disability, which are seen all over the world. and provable

Health consciousness is important. and determines the path that must be faced

refer
1. New coronavirus variant EG.5 gains momentum in Japan. Japan Times. 14 August 2023.
2. WASF3 disrupts mitochondrial respiration and may mediate exercise intolerance in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. PNAS. 14 August 2023.

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