“Mr. Thira” reveals “COVID-19” in China in the past. Six new subspecies detected

On January 22, 2023 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thira Worathanarat or “Doctor Thira“Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Facebook post about the issue “COVID-19” indicates that

yesterdayaround the world added 160,451 people, 678 more deaths, total 672,993,312 people DiedTotal 6,743,006 people

The top 5 most infected are:

1. Japan
2. South Korea
3. Taiwan
4. Russia
5. United States of America

As of yesterday, in the number of new infections, countries from Europe and Asia occupied seven of the top 10 and 16 of the top 20 globally.

The number of new infections per day around the world right now from Asia and Europe Together, it accounted for 91.77 percent of the world, while the number of deaths accounted for 85.98 percent.

outbreak in china

Reuters reported the news last night, January 21, 2023, stating that Chinese scientists estimate that in the next 2-3 months. China may have up to 80% of its population infected.COVID-19

Even from December last year to early January this year. Authorities are reporting that up to 60,000 people have died at hospitals, but many estimate the actual death toll is higher. because someone died at home and having other diseases by being infected with COVID-19 as well

Recently, Focosi D from Italy has been tracking the outbreak in China. and analyzed that during the past outbreak Six new subspecies have been identified so far: BA.5.2.48/49/50, BF.7.14, BA.5.1.32, CM.12. Last night was BA.5.2.50. It will change properties from the others. that dominates the epidemic or not

Long COVID research from France

Wambeke EV and colleagues from the University of Strasbourg, France. Published the results of a long COVID follow-up study in 45 patients who were contacted to assess their health status for nearly 2 years.

The important thing was found. About a third that persisted at 22 months after infection

The most common problem is weakness/fatigue muscle and joint pain including thinking/memory/concentration problems

The American Society for Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with the US CDC, hosted a Webinar last night from 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.

do a review of knowledge both epidemic situations It includes clinical signs, treatments, and current challenges, such as viral rebound.

recorded slides and videos It will be published on the CDC/IDSA COVID-19 Clinician Calls website soon, anyone interested can follow and study.

Chinese New YearThis year is busy with a lot of people traveling and meeting a lot.

Please be careful and protect yourself, especially when going to the elderly. and people with various congenital diseases that makes the immune system not good

If unwell, avoid mingling with others. Check it out if it’s infected. Should be isolated from others for at least 7-10 days until symptoms improve, no fever and repeated negative ATK tests, then go out to live strictly self-defense for two weeks.

but if symptoms Checked and got a negative result. don’t trust The test should be repeated every day for at least 3 days because there may be a lot of false negative results.

Wearing a mask correctly and consistently It will greatly reduce the risk during daily use.

Happy Chinese New Year…Xin Jia Yu Yi Xin is great, healthy, happy and safe everyone.

refer

1. China says COVID outbreak has infected 80% of population. Reuters. 21 January 2023.

2. Wambeke EV et al. Two-Years Follow-Up of Symptoms and Return to Work in Complex Post-COVID-19 Patients. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 17 January 2023.