Even though it has become an endemic disease for COVID-19, which has been spreading for more than 5 years, causing the entire world to change many lifestyles unexpectedly.
COVID-19 has been gone for a while. It wasn’t until the beginning of 2024 that the coronavirus that caused COVID-19 was discovered. The subspecies is named JN. 1, which is a subspecies from a mutation in the spike protein at 1 position of the omicron BA.2.86 or Pirola (Pirola).
The JN.1 strain has been detected since the end of 2023, approximately 100,000 people around the world have been sickened. After that, JN.1, which is considered to be the daughter strain of Omicron, has continued to mutate to JN.1.4, JN.1.8.1, JN.1.7, JN.1.2 and JN.1.9, but which mutate quickly and can evade the immune system. Good protection in the body Adapts well to the environment This means they make it easier to become infected. It is the JN.1.4 strain that is spreading parallel to JN.1. It is an interesting adaptation of the JN.1 coronavirus. In addition to rapidly mutating, It was also found that the entry into the body has changed from the normal way that most of the COVID virus enters the cells of the lungs. May bind to gastrointestinal tract cells Or it may reach the brain.
Most recently, Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Post a message via Facebook Provide information on the COVID-19 outbreak During the past Songkran period, There are a number of COVID-19 patients. The number has increased to more than 1,000, with nearly 300 pneumonia patients, of whom approximately 100 had to be intubated, and 3 people have died. The infection rate required inpatient treatment. Hospitals increased by approximately 18.26% over 6 weeks. The number of pneumonia patients increased by 20.66% and intubation increased by 17.44%.
Dr. Teera said It is estimated that the number of newly infected people per day is at least 7,172-9,961, but the actual number of infections is likely to be higher. and also predicted that This year’s outbreak may continue into early June. which is very worrisome Protecting yourself during daily life is important. and each COVID illness In addition to the risk of severe illness to the point of death. There is also a risk of Long COVID that impairs quality of life in the long term.
As well as Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, a physician specializing in respiratory diseases, stated that after the recent Songkran, there were many respiratory patients who came for treatment. Especially COVID-19 Because there is both domestic and international tourism.
When they returned, some of them were infected with the Covid virus.
Dr. Manoon gave information that Coming back this time, the pattern of COVID symptoms has changed. Less severity of disease and symptoms Previously there would be symptoms of walking. Lower breathing, trachea, and lungs become more symptoms of the upper respiratory tract, throat, nose, and nose. The prominent symptoms of COVID patients coming in for treatment right now are a very sore throat, low fever, mucus, slight nasal congestion, nose smells bad, and they rarely cough like before. Previously there would be a lot of coughing.
For patients traveling abroad When I came back I was infected with Covid. There will be slightly different symptoms. This may be because they are a different species, with more symptoms of fever and coughing, but less of a sore throat than infections in Thailand. In Thailand currently it is still the JN.1 strain.
Dr. Manoon said Now COVID-19 Mild symptoms And it’s not as scary as before. It’s just that it’s also easy to attach. It’s important to ask people who are starting to have symptoms. From a very sore throat, low fever, and mucus to the nose, test for COVID by probing your nose using the ATK test kit as before. If it shows 2 lines, it means you are infected with the COVID virus. When you know you are infected This will prevent the spread of infection to others. Especially the elderly, risk group 608, because this group still needs to be careful. Because the symptoms may be more severe than the general population. and in people who have never been vaccinated against the COVID virus It is still necessary to get vaccinated. Especially the 608 at-risk group who have never been infected. If you’ve never had an injection, ask for an injection.
As for people who are physically healthy, have been vaccinated and have been infected with COVID in the past, they can receive treatment according to their symptoms. No need to take antiviral medication It will go away on its own in a few days. And even though currently Covid symptoms are not much But still cannot confirm that Will there be any changes in the future? Especially the virus mutates very quickly.
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