Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post this information on personal Facebook page “Thira Woratanarat (Pa Mee Keen)”.
It was also noted that on April 1, 2022, the number of infected people stood at 28,379…ATK 22,331, total 50,710. A week later…pneumonia increased from 1,619 to 1,828, an increase of 12.9%.
…Intubation increased from 630 to 712, an increase of 13.01%.
Today’s total number of ATK infections is 3.78% lower than the week before but 9.59% more than two weeks ago, Assoc.
“Covid-19” is not “flu”
Current status of COVID-19 Available vaccines have a limited reduction in the risk of infection. even to prevent severe illness prevent death But the efficiency deteriorates over time.
“Medications used in Thailand are limited. And the type of drug used mainly differs from developed countries. Despite efforts to bring in new drugs But it’s a bit slower than the situation. and limited quantity because it is expensive.”
allegations that “Economic collapse” must be opened to move forward. At this point, no one will stand in the way. because the past two, three and four waves in the present “Prevention control” is not effective enough. until the outbreak spread throughout Beyond the original measures, the first wave will be effective.
But the claim that … people traveling from foreign countries have detected the infection in ten digits. Compared to tens of thousands of domestic infections per day Therefore, opening the country to the economy that has to be done and continues is not the right logic. But the above phenomenon In fact, it reflects that … the epidemic situation in the country is severe.
What should be done is to create “policy” and “measures” that control disease prevention in the country more effectively. not released as before by walking economy But the health of the people in the country is messed up.
“Economics can walk. but need to adjust the working style life in the country to be more cautious More self-defense,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira said, “not to create an eloquence for people to have to bend their heads in a social situation that is at risk for their welfare and safety in life.”
Above all, “Long COVID” is a “black hole” that the world’s medical knowledge has clearly indicated that it can occur after infection. And there is a chance that it will be a serious problem that will affect in the long term in the future for both the family and the country without a clear prevention or treatment. In addition to preventing infection
Although some research has found that vaccination may prevent some. but not much And efficacy varies among the types of vaccines used, with mRNA vaccines being more effective than viral vector vaccines.
“Living with COVID is a fact. but not to continually accept the destruction.”
What to do is One… presenting the real situation to the people in the society to know that the epidemic is severe can’t take it now But they can help each other by living conscious lives. protect yourself regularly Forget about your past life…
Removing the mask isn’t going to be possible in the shortest time from now on.
สอง…Long COVID is real and that’s why we should be cautious and protect ourselves.
The state needs to prepare a service system for comprehensive and thorough examination, care and rehabilitation of patients.
Third…Create real evidence–based policies and measures Do not use personal beliefs or groups of people who hit the muzzle to push them to accept it as “flu” or “flu”, despite the fact that current knowledge is unable to determine so.
Fourth… cancel the original idea to declare it as “endemic disease” which is not possible in a short time
Fifth… Organize a service system to care for those infected with COVID-19 by people without symptoms or mild symptoms Focus on remote care Not for the hospital like meet and give away. Six… a drug to treat COVID-19 It should be used in accordance with the guidelines of developed countries. Use proven drugs in accordance with international medical standards.
“The path next to this The new normal that will happen in real life is very difficult to be like the past. But there is a high tendency to be in a daily life that requires caution. both personal life and work which is difficult for everyone Therefore, there will be a chance of infection in the loose group. or a group with risky behavior to continue.”
including the place where the outbreak occurred It is still the same way, if there are a lot of people, congestion, bad ventilation. Lax does not protect There will be repeated problems.
Of course, it’s important…weakness of the maintenance service system. both the access channel, the process, and the available drugs It needs to be corrected and prepared for the long term.
To reduce the loss of “infection” or “illness”
Above all, society should be knowledgeable about the situation. believe what you should believe do what should be done love in your life Make a living, but have to do it with safety. Live and study safely and carefully. live consciously and social responsibility
Like this, they will be able to support each other all the way through the shore… “Leave no one behind”
Another last important thing for people’s planning in the long holiday months. Note that…“Omicron ripples are 10 times more prone to reinfection than delta ripples.”
COVID-19 Omicron BA.2 is now more contagious, spreading 30% faster, although the severity is the same as BA.1 and less than Delta. But the numbers we see each day are clear that… very infected, very sick, and more than 80 people die per day. The number of people suffering from pneumonia and intubation tends to continue to rise.
“If you are infected, you can get sick and die. Even if you’ve been vaccinated before, that’s not a guarantee. 100%…infected whether asymptomatic, mild or severe There will be a risk of long-term abnormalities, try covid. that may affect performance in daily life, work and relationships with others.”
Including the risk of… “chronic disease” that can lead to “disability”
“Routine self-defense live with carelessness will reduce the risk Not getting infected is the best,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Worathanarat concluded.