2023-06-03 05:01:00
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University posted a Facebook stating that it updates COVID-19.
1. Estimated number of deaths from COVID-19 Globally, it is 3.4 times higher than what is reported in the reporting system.
The Economist published data on the worldwide number of deaths from COVID-19, which are currently reported at around 6.9 million, but the actual number of deaths is estimated to be as high as 23.6 million, or more than what was reported in the system. 3.4 times (Picture 1)
2. Random testing of virus strains in many countries is likely to decrease. considered a significant risk. And it is an obstacle to planning for disease control at the macro level.
Data from GISAID in May 2023 suggests that Many countries conduct a small number of random strains of the COVID-19 virus.
The countries that send the most data in the world are America, Canada, China, Australia and South Korea, while Thailand has about 220 samples, ranked 17th.
The surveillance system for virus strain changes is very important. and help the world to know the situation of each country for use in planning to deal with future outbreaks
3. WARNING FROM US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
The research by a team from the US NIH was published in JAMA last month. which is important On average, COVID-19 infections will cause about 10% of Long COVID problems, but if re-infected will double the risk.
made on 19 May the past There is a clear warning from US HHS that re-infection increases the risk of hospitalization. and increase the risk of Long COVID
“Repeat COVID infections increase your risk for both hospitalization and Long COVID.” (ภาพที่ 3)
regular defense not to get infected or not repeating is the best
4. Infection within the family It usually starts in children, about 70%.
The latest research from a team at Harvard University, USA, was published in JAMA Network Open on June 1.
Study the nature of outbreaks in families of more than 38,000 people in the past 3 years.
It was found that 70.4% of infections within the family usually start in children, with the infection rate being higher during the school opening period than during the semester break.
In addition, young children under 8 years of age are more at risk of spreading it to family members than older children.
For our Thai people, the outbreak continues.
should live with carelessness always protect yourself
Wearing a mask correctly can greatly reduce the risk.
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