2023-06-17 01:04:00
On June 17, 2023 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Worathanarat or “Doctor Theera” Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Facebook post regarding the issue “COVID-19” Indicates update knowledge.COVID-19
1. World Situation
The World Health Organization published the WHO Weekly Epidemiological Report on June 15 (Figure 1-3).
Still monitoring Omicron subspecies total 9 subspecies XBB.1.5, XBB.1.16, BA.2.75, CH.1.1, BQ.1, XBB, XBB.1.9.1, XBB.1.9.2, and XBB.2.3
Species examination data until the end of May 2023 showed that XBB.1.5 still had the highest proportion detected at 30%, but it tended to decrease continuously.
While the more common strains were XBB.1.9.1 at 19.22%, XBB.1.16 at 17.95%, XBB.2.3 at 7.46%, XBB.1.9.2 at 6.91%, and XBB.x at 5.12%.
will notice that The proportions of the subspecies have tended to change in the same direction over the past several weeks.
2. Japan has a large increase in outbreaks.
Information from The Japan Times dated 16 June 2023 suggests that COVID-19 epidemic situation In Japan, that’s worrisome. Because there are a number of reported patients from various hospitals. Nationwide increased regarding 2 times in the past month.
However, if delving into Tokyo It will be found that the average number of cases per hospital at present has increased 4 times compared to the beginning of May. In addition, other indicators This indicates that the burden of hospitals is tighter, for example, the 7-day average of the number of times that ambulances cannot find a hospital to deliver patients to treatment within 20 minutes tends to increase steadily from 82.3 times. increased to 96.3 times
Outbreaks in Japan now over 90% are Omicron subspecies XBB Classified as XBB.1.16 at 31.3%, XBB.1.9.1 at 20.8% and XBB.1.5 at 15.6%.
For us that Thailand. There are still many infections every day. And most of them come from risky behavior.
Be aware that the epidemic that we have been facing for many months now is comes from the problem of insufficient self-defense Crowded festivals and events mingle closely. various business operations tourism travel Including the opening of the semester in the educational institution.
It’s not a seasonal flu like fake news that misleads each other.
should live with carelessness Protect yourself regularly.
Beware of risky places risky activities with close contact
Adjust the environment for living, eating, traveling, and camping to have good ventilation.
Be careful regarding eating and drinking. Share groceries with others outside the home.
If you feel unwell, you should hurry up and get medical treatment first. If infected Samples should be isolated for at least 7-10 days until no symptoms andCheck ATK repeated and negative results
wearing a mask correctly It will greatly reduce the risk.
each attachment risk of serious illness, death, and long-term problems like Long COVID
protect yourself from infection or not repeating is the best
refer
1. WHO Weekly Epidemiological Update. WHO. 15 June 2023.
2. COVID wave looms in Japan following case numbers nearly double in a month. The Japan Times. 16 June 2023.
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