2023-04-27 01:00:00
Examination of the body of a young man dead in a rented room in Sathorn, infected with COVID XBB.1.16.1, became ill after playing Songkran, had a fever, red eyes before severe pneumonia.
(26 Apr. 2023) Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control Mentioning the case of a 34-year-old Burmese man who died in a hotel room in Sathorn District, Bangkok and ATK examination found COVID-19 on April 17, 2023. The results of the investigation revealed that The deceased worked as a factory worker in Bangkok, had never received the COVID-19 vaccine before, and had no history of receiving COVID-19 treatment before his death. Songkran Festival The deceased played Songkran water with friends. And started to have a fever, red eyes, buy medicine and take it yourself, but stay in the room. Did not receive treatment at a hospital until someone found him dead in the room
Computed tomography (CT scan) of the corpse by Chulalongkorn Hospital. compatible with severe pneumonia As for the results of the laboratory tests of the Department of Medical Sciences, it was found that COVID-19 was the omicron strain XBB.1.16.1.
Therefore, it is emphasized that those who have never been vaccinated Hurry up to get vaccinated to build immunity against various strains of COVID.
After Songkran, COVID increases 2.5 times
Dr. Tares further said that the situation of the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to increase. after Songkran Festival And last week, there were 1,088 hospitalized patients, an average of 155 people per day, 2.5 times higher than the previous week. And it is expected that more patients will be found in the next 1-2 weeks. And beds are sufficient to care for severe COVID-19 patients. The public is advised to speed up the annual COVID-19 vaccination for influenza vaccination target groups. COVID-19 vaccine can be injected at the same time, and if sick with respiratory symptoms, check ATK and avoid being close to group 608. When a positive result is found, wear a mask with 2 lines. Seek immediate medical attention if you have rapid breathing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. If you are group 608, seek medical attention when your ATK test results are positive. go to receive the finished immunotherapy service or LAAB at the center hospital general hospital and other government hospitals All provinces across the country
The ATK test kit also found infection with all strains.
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control added that on April 17, 2023, the World Health Organization has changed the status of COVID-19, the Omikron strain XBB.1.16, to a Variant of Interest (VOI). (Variant under Monitoring: VUM). However, current COVID-19 testing using Real-time PCR and ATK testing kits can still detect COVID-19 infection covering all strains. including Omicron species and hybrid species
There is a need to speed up vaccination in order to have a sufficient level of immunity against COVID-19.
at the individual and population level To reduce the chances of getting seriously ill and dying from COVID 19, any type or version of the vaccine can be used. injected at least 3 months away from the last dose or history of infection and does not count how much needle Importantly, it can be injected together with the flu vaccine. By injecting each side of the upper arm For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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