2024-02-20 11:33:00
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health reports Covid today specify Total number of people infected with COVID-19 (COVID-19) weekly between 11-17 February 2024, with 496 patients hospitalized (weekly), daily average of 71 patients/day, cumulative hospital treatment of 3,712 patients (since 1 January 2024).
COVID-19 deaths (Weekly) 4 cases, daily average 1 case/day, cumulative death toll 43 cases (since 1 January 2024)
There were 363 pneumonia patients and 156 intubated patients.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Worathanarat or “Doctor TeeraFaculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Facebook post updates issues “COVID-19” (COVID-19), stating that
Analysis of the outbreak in Thailand
Weekly figures for February 11-17, 2024: 496 hospital admissions, 4 deaths, 363 pneumonia and 156 intubations, compared to the previous week. The number of pneumonia patients increased by 5.5%. The number of pneumonia patients This is considered the highest in more than 8 months, since 10 June 2023, and has been increasing continuously for 8 weeks.
The numbers are not consistent between hospital stays. And that pneumonia It may indicate a delay in receiving treatment. Obstacles from hospital admission criteria. and/or the nature of infection in at-risk populations
However, this increase in the number of pneumonias indicates a continuing outbreak.
From the number of hospital beds. It is estimated that there will be at least 3,543-4,921 new infections each day, but it is estimated that the actual number of infections each day will be more than double what was expected based on the figures reported above.
Observe your surroundings and you can see that there are many new people infected each day.
If you feel sick You should be tested for COVID-19 even if the first day you get a negative result. Don’t be complacent. Check until the 4th-5th day following symptoms start. The important thing is that the ATK test should be done both in the nasal cavity and the back wall of the throat (pharynx). It will increase the chance of detection.
Attention to 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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