Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University or “Doctor Thira” Posted a message via Facebook Thira Woratanarat about the situation of the Covid-19 outbreak around the world and the emergence of the epidemic. “Long COVID” or “Try Covid” after infection, stating that
exceeded 423 million
Yesterday around the world, 1,536,878 people were infected, 7,800 more deaths, totaling 423,498,669 people, and 5,900,118 people died.
The top five with the most infections were Russia, Germany, Brazil, South Korea and Japan.
The number of new infections every day in the world now. They come from Asia, Europe and North/South America. which together accounted for 98.02% of the world’s population, while the number of deaths accounted for 93.87%.
Recently, the number of new infections from Europe accounted for 49.95% of the world, while the number of deaths rose to 33.88%.
Yesterday, the number of new infections had countries from Europe and Asia occupy eight of the top 10 and 15 of the world’s top 20.
…Asia…
Currently, the number of new infections per day And the number of deaths per day in Asia is starting to close to that of Europe.
However, countries in Europe are down. As for Asia, although the overall picture is down. But many countries are still up and haven’t reached their peak. including our Thai
…Omicron’s illusion of nonviolence and the burden on health systems
We often see news each day promoting that the bed is enough. Confident, can handle it, but at the actual event, you will know that even if you see the number of hospital beds, it looks more empty than the Delta Ripple. But many cases are concentrated at home. or shelter in the community which must be aware that Requires medical personnel to take care of symptoms through many channels, not counting the main tasks that hospitals have to take care of patients with many other diseases. Many hospitals need to mobilize more personnel to help HI / CI, said come above want to point out that If the disease is not controlled well There are many such infections that go on and on. It’s like the dust under the carpet that has accumulated. until finally it will overflow Or wait for the day when the carpet can’t support the dust will cloud out to see.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera added that, above all, things that must be realized and prepared to deal with are The condition of patients infected with COVID-19 cured but will have long-term outstanding symptoms or “Long COVID”
The New York Times publishes a very good article. and has beautiful illustrationsto see academic information from various sources reflecting that the situation “Long COVID” It is a disorder that can occur in many organs. From the brain and nervous system Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and others, including psychiatric disorders such as stress, depression, insomnia
and parts of the virus were detected in various organs throughout the body.
In addition, more and more research point out that Infected and treated but not finished because it can cause autoimmune problems or auto-antibody including chronic inflammatory processes in various systems leading to abnormal symptoms
Therefore, strict self-defense, routine, is paramount.
It’s best not to be infected.
always wear a mask distance from others Meet other people as needed. Take a short time. Avoid eating, drinking, or sharing food with others.
If you are sick, you should stop studying and work. Go for a checkup to get better first. It shows responsibility for self, family and society.
Above all, the policies and measures of the state We should have a good assessment of our status. Not rushing to follow the world trend. Other people are down, but we are still up. If pursuing passions, focusing mainly on making money The consequences will not be immune.
…Don’t underestimate…
refer
Keller J. How Long Covid Exhausts the Body. New York Times. 19 February 2022.