Thailand’s COVID-19 signal continues to improve The number of infected people is low in the first ten thousand days. The death toll is low, 3 days in a row, accepting new rules for entering the country With the cancellation of the Test and Go system, there is no method of infection detection. RT-PCR since May 1In the past, hoping to attract foreign tourists into the country Scoop money from the purse to stimulate the economy. While the overview of COVID in the country is starting to look better, but “Northeastern Region” still worried There are many areas where the number of infections and deaths is among the highest in the country due to the low number of people vaccinated, especially “Elderly Group” Therefore, the situation must be closely monitored. It is expected that the infection will continue to increase in the next few weeks. As the doctor warned More and more people are infected with covid how many Chance to meet patients with abnormal conditions in various systems of the body after recovery, or “Long Covid” the higher and imply a long-term problem affecting the whole society!!!
Doctor warns of being addicted to covids. Sick “try covids”
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Woratanarat from the Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University The Facebook post states that The abnormal condition after being infected with COVID-19, known as Long COVID or Post-COVID Syndrome, is a long-term problem. Both in the family, lovers, close people, at work and in society, it can happen to people who have been infected with no symptoms, have few symptoms or have severe symptoms. The chance of it happening is around 20-40%, which is a high number. Especially if any country has more people infected. The chances of meeting a patient who is a long-term covid-19 is more like a shadow.
“Women” are more at risk than “Men”.
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera The latest study from Taquet M and his team was published in the April 22, April 22, 2012 issue of the medical journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity, a retrospective comparative study of the US population who had contracted the coronavirus during the month. Jan.-Aug. 2021 with a history of receiving and not vaccinated About 10,000 people per group found that the incidence rate of covids was not different. However, large-scale research is needed to make this study more precise. Prevention of infection is important. whether or not they have been vaccinated Try covids. It can happen to all genders and ages, including young children, older children, working age and elderly people. Females are more at risk than males. Adults are more at risk than children Moderate and severe illnesses are at higher risk than mild and asymptomatic patients. But all types will be able to try covids.
There is no specific “prevention and treatment” method.
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Another stated that Long Covid is a malfunction that occurs in almost every system of the body. From the brain / nervous system have since amnesia Difficulty analyzing or deteriorating performance than usual, headache, dizziness sleep problems and mental disorders such as depression, stress, anxiety mood swings to other systems What is serious and nobody wants to happen is a problem with the heart and blood vessels. since myocardium and endocarditis arrhythmia ischemic heart cardiac arrest including cerebrovascular disease and obstruction of blood vessels in various places respiratory system problems Makes it easy to get tired, short of breath because of abnormalities in lung function and oxygen exchange. The endocrine system will have abnormalities, including the incidence of diabetes in people who have never had it before. including people who have had diabetes in the past It is more difficult to control the disease. and problems with sex hormones Other systemic symptoms include fatigue, exhaustion, and inability to work. Can’t exercise, hair loss and pain in various places All over the body, including muscles, bones and joints, symptoms can last from months to years. or is it permanent depending on the malfunction There is no specific prevention or treatment. In addition to protecting yourself and your family from infection. A proven protection is always to wear a mask. distance from others Meet people as needed. Take a short time. Avoid eating, drinking, or sharing food with others.
Covid has begun to fade. “Infectious-death” continues to decline.
As for the current situation of the epidemic of COVID Dr. Chakrarat Pittayawong-anon, MD. Director of Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control It said the total number of new cases confirmed with RT-PCR tests had declined, coupled with the reported number of government data. NHSO accepting the registration of a test result from the ATK kit that has a positive result and seek treatment in the outpatient system, receive the medication, and return to isolate at home or receive the medication by mail. Number of patients registered with NHSO during April 24-30, there were 498,578 people or an average of 498,578 people per day. 40,000-60,000 per day, steadily decreasing as well. But the warning level is still at level 4 in all provinces. People still need to avoid places where groups are gathered. The patient with pneumonia and intubation stabilized. but has a tendency to decline continuously For the death toll report, the focus will be mainly on those who have contracted and died from the coronavirus, which are infected with severe pneumonia and death. It is the source of today’s reported 84 deaths, and will increase the number of subsequent cases of Covid-19 in children (MIS-C) and the covid-19 in adults (MIS-A).
Keep an eye on “Isan”, worried because of few vaccinations Expected to increase infection
Dr. Chakrarat He added that vaccines are important in helping to reduce the severity of the coronavirus and prevent death. It must be emphasized that group 608 receives all vaccinations including booster needles. Northeastern region (Isan) will have the most deaths. Including the number of new infections each day in the northeastern region will increase to the top of the country. The situation in the northeastern region must be closely monitored. The number of infections is expected to continue to rise over the next few weeks. number of pneumonia patients And the death toll, all three parts are among the highest in the country, due to few people receiving vaccines, including 1 needle, 2 injections and boosters. because it is considered that the Omicron is not severe Has been infected and has few symptoms. Only 2 injections. Confirm that 2 vaccines are not enough to protect Omicron. Must have 3 injections or more, especially the elderly.
Accelerate all provinces to prepare to enter the local area
Dr. Chakrarat He said that at present, most of the provinces There is a tendency to find fewer infected people. During this period, the country’s transition to becoming endemic during the month. This May-June Therefore, during this downturn, every province must prepare an action plan to prepare for entering endemic diseases according to the criteria. Both the vaccination rate, the morbidity rate and the mortality rate to ensure that if the coronavirus has a mutation that can spread more easily or more severe The province will have the potential to support the beds, medicines and doctors with enough standard treatment. especially tourism provinces The key measures are 2U, including personal protection. and complete vaccination with 3 enough, namely, enough beds, enough medicine, enough doctors, including the need to speed up needle injections to induce 60 percent. Log in to that reporting system. It must be admitted that omikron is an infectious disease that has no symptoms. or have flu-like symptoms causing many people to find the infection to heal themselves Not reported into the system is different from the delta infection that people are worried about. When detected, they rushed to the hospital for treatment. However, from tracking numbers of ATK inspectors and reports into the system of the NHSO, it was found that decreased as well It is a number that can reflect the actual situation.
Believe that Thailand can go through the Covid crisis well.
side Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Mentioning the opening of the country on May 1, that past All situations are going well. Acknowledgment from the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control that there are many people who have registered Thailand Pass and have gradually entered the country. After entering the country, you can leave. There was no jamming at the airport. Ask the arrivals to check the ATK and notify in the QR code in the Thailand Pass for the past 2 days. It’s still good. Now you can see that there is an attempt to control the traffic jam. leaven Probably going through the crisis well. like during the Songkran festival The mortality rate tends to decrease. Judging by the emergency equipment in the hospital, the use of ventilators has decreased, the daily use of ARVs has started to decline.
also on the day to declare endemic diseases
Concerns about entry into full endemic disease Mr. Anutin said endemic diseases are essential if the country returns to normal But we must have enough knowledge of health. How to live with covids that will become endemic which the endemic disease provisions Is to make another disease of the country and must know how to prevent, know how to keep yourself safe. Today we have a crisis, the cost of living is much higher. The Ministry of Public Health also wants to ease many pressures if it can help people live their lives with more relaxed measures. There will be a way to have a career. To make a living in this situation, however, we have to prepare everything with 3 enough readiness, namely, enough doctors, enough beds, and enough medicine. Today, both doctors, drug manufacturers, pharmaceutical organizations, and drug importers have confirmed that it’s enough. However, it has not announced the date and time that Thailand will be endemic. As for the karaoke bar group, it will be more relaxed if everyone cooperates.
The situation began to stabilize. Hospital gradually dissolves ward to treat Covid-19
side Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services gave an interview that Now the situation has stabilized. more patients treated at home Causing many hospitals to gradually dissolve wards to treat Covid and return to treat patients with other diseases. and more surgical treatments, such as Lerdsin Hospital, were reported to have fewer cases of COVID-19. The field hospital has prepared 200 beds for yellow-red patients, leaving only 30-40 patients on May 1st. Lerdsin Hospital has stopped accepting Covid patients who entered the field hospital and used a referral format for treating patients according to rights. It is expected that within 1-2 weeks the treatment will be adjusted to the normal system. But under the condition that there is no severe covid outbreak or found another mutant eruption. Like other hospitals There may be a reduction in the care of patients with COVID-19. In the hospital, however, there is still ongoing monitoring of the covid situation. Because now in some countries, a sub-species of covids have begun to be found.
Prepare to adjust the new treatment criteria for endemic diseases
in addition Dr. Somsak also said There is now a meeting to discuss with the treatment department on the preparation of the criteria. Preventive control and care after adjusting covids to endemic diseases In the past, coronavirus has also been identified as a dangerous communicable disease. But when COVID is no longer a dangerous contagious disease Maintenance criteria need to be recalibrated. It is a principle that is already prepared.
Revealing the development of the Thai leaf vaccine has made another step forward.
In terms of progress in the development of Thai nationality vaccines Asst. Prof. Dr. Sutheera Techakunwut, Lecturer of the Faculty of Pharmacy Chulalongkorn University and the research and development team for medicinal leaf vaccines of Baiya Phyto Farm Company Limited, a startup of Chulalongkorn University disclosed that the development of the medicinal leaf vaccine The goal is to be produced and used in late 2022 or early 2023. Now everything is as planned. The first generation vaccine is developed by a prototype from Wuhan. A phase 1 human test has been performed since early March 65. Preliminary results show that it is immune-stimulating. It is currently undergoing proper scaling. Different dosages were tested in volunteers. to determine the proper and safe dosage It is expected that human testing will begin to determine the appropriate dosage around July-August.
Do the 2nd version, add stimulants to the immune system. Overall good results
Asst.Prof.Dr.Suteera He said that at the same time, the research team is developing a second-generation vaccine, bringing a prototype from Wuhan as well. but add stimulants which is a stimulant that has been found to stimulate the immune system in animals Therefore, it was developed in humans that this substance stimulates the immune system in animals as well. and will stimulate the immune system in humans as well or not Overall, it looks good. but looking for a dose that is suitable for humans for safety and keep the landscape as long as possible Because people would not want to be vaccinated often. Healthy volunteers will be accepted. and have never been infected with COVID-19 before. We can recruit volunteers to help test our vaccines. Personally, I think that people don’t get vaccinated. not because of inaccessibility But they want the best and safest vaccine. Plant-based vaccines may be an option. believed to be COVID-19 will stay with us for a long time Therefore, vaccine production must now be adjusted according to the situation. The research team works around the clock. Personally, I look at long-term sustainability. is to produce safe vaccines It takes time to ensure the safest and best vaccine.
Author : Hongmen
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