Today (4 July 65) Dr. Chakrarat Pittayawong-anon Director of the Department of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, said the situation in the world is increasing, including in Europe, the United States and Asia, but the number of deaths is not very high. Many countries may have to re-introduce masks. While in Thailand, subspecies of Omicron BA.4 are found about 17%, BA.5 about 20%, but no new ripples are clearly found. However, the increasing number of patients is still at a level that can be supported by the health care system. And found the outbreak in small clusters in schools and educational institutions, where the infection spreads to families. Group of close people 608
Now, despite the easing of measures, it is recommended to wear a mask at all times. especially when using all types of public transport For those returning from abroad Most of them are infected and are high-risk contacts. When returning, it is recommended to wear a mask. distance between people Avoid participating in gatherings. Most of the symptoms of BA.4/BA.5 are still “fever, cough, sore throat.” When in doubt, get ATK tested.
Dr. Chakrarat said that the number of pneumonia patients has increased from 630 to 677, while the number of patients requiring tracheal intubation has not increased much. in a stable condition, 293 people, as well as those who died in a stable condition For patients in the hospital with mild symptoms increased from 10,000 people to 1.4-15 thousand people, while the number of patients registered for outpatient treatment during the 26th week (June 26 – July 2, 65) amounted to 207,643 people, an average of 2,000 people per day.
For those who died on the 26th week (June 26 – July 2, 65), 106 people aged 8-102 years were group 608, of which half had never been vaccinated with 2 injections for more than 3 months. 33 and 18 of those who received 3 doses of vaccine have died, among which the patients received favipiravir and remdesivir. but the symptoms did not improve The most common disease chronic kidney disease 7 people were diagnosed with the virus on the day of their death, and up to 34 people were found 1-3 days before their deaths.
In the case of ATK patients, registered via HI/OPSI, data as of 2 July 65, Bangkok 4,287 people, Samut Prakan 1,060 people, Nonthaburi 986 people, Pathum Thani 835 people, Chonburi 767 people, Chiang Mai 521 people, which may need to consider measures. in activities with large groups of people including booster vaccination, especially the 608 group, to reduce the risk of severe illness
However, it is estimated that after the Omikron ripple Patients may increase from this week. But not as high as the beginning of the Omikron ripple. Currently, measures to prevent personal disease are very important, especially in Bangkok and its vicinities, tourism provinces. and southern border provinces