2024-02-02 02:00:00
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University posted on Facebook stating the latest COVID-19 update from WHO.
Last night, February 1, 2024, the World Health Organization organized a Webinar to update the COVID-19 disease situation.
The main points can be summarized as follows.
One JN.1 (BA.2.86.1.1) dominates the global outbreak, with 78.7% of cases detected, while other strains continuously decreasing
Two, from tracking data until now It is estimated that the severity of the disease is no different from previous strains.
Third, the ATK disease test kit can still be used to detect JN.1 and other members of the BA.2.86.x family.
Fourth, the monovalent vaccine made from the XBB.1.5 strain has been used abroad since last year. It is still effective in stimulating the immune system and reducing the risk of severe illness from the strains currently circulating.
Five Long COVID problems or chronic abnormal symptoms after recovering from the initial infection (Post-COVID conditions) have been researched around the world (54 studies from 22 countries) and found that the chance of occurring is approximately 6.2. %
Six common Long COVID symptoms can be classified into three main groups: fatigue/chronic fatigue; Problems with thinking and memory and problems in the respiratory system
Seventh, the duration of Long COVID varies among different patient groups. People who are infected and then hospitalized will experience Long COVID problems for an average of 9 months, while people who are infected but do not need to be hospitalized will experience Long COVID problems for an average of 4 months.
Eighth, however, it was found that more than 15% of Long COVID patients still had abnormal symptoms for more than 12 months.
Nine risk factors for Long COVID are female, elderly, overweight, smoking, or having various chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, ischemic heart disease, kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. and poor immunity However, receiving 2 or more doses of the COVID vaccine beforehand will help reduce the risk of Long COVID by approximately 40%.
Ten, re-infection (Reinfection) The more times, the higher the risk of complications. or various abnormalities In the body, such as being sick enough to need to be hospitalized, diabetes, blood clotting problems. Weakness/fatigue Including symptoms of abnormalities in the nervous system, heart, respiratory system, etc.
Conclusion:
It is essential to protect yourself and pay attention to your health. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance from others. Beware of crowded places Standard vaccinations for high-risk groups are beneficial. Helps reduce the risk of severe illness and death.
If you are sick, you should take a break to recover first. It will be beneficial to yourself, those close to you, and those around you in society.
refer
WHO Update on COVID-19. 1 February 2024.
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