In the country – Covid infections surge Newly sick 1,792 ‘Doctor Teera’ is worried. Increased pneumonia

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6:40 a.m.

Covid infections surge

Newly sick 1,792

‘Doctor Teera’ is worried.

Increased pneumonia

The Department of Disease Control reports the weekly COVID outbreak situation, finding 1,792 new infections, 12 deaths, an average of 2 people per day, 501 people with pneumonia, 187 people with breathing tubes. “Dr. Teera” is worried about the increase in COVID pneumonia patients, breaking records. 16 month cycle

On May 6, 2024, the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Report on the COVID-19 outbreak situation Weekly that Between 28 April and 4 May, there were new cases. There were 1,792 hospital treatments (weekly), an average of 256 per day, while there were 12 new deaths per week, an average of 2 per day. There were 501 pneumonia patients and 187 patients on ventilators.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post on Facebook analyzing the COVID outbreak in Thailand that Number of pneumonia cases in the past week Breaking the highest record in 16 months. The last time there were more than 500 people with pneumonia was on January 7, 2023, when there were 529 people. Last week, April 28-May 4, 2024, the number of patients hospitalized was 1,792, 12 deaths, and 501 people with pneumonia. and 187 intubations. Patients admitted to the hospital 7.2% more than the previous week and continued for 8 weeks in a row. Deaths increased by 33.3%, pneumonia cases increased by 26.4%, and intubations increased by 28.5%.

“It is estimated that the number of newly infected people per day will be at least 12,800-17,778 cases, however, it is estimated that the actual number of infections will be higher. Number of sick people in the hospital. Highest in 11 months. Number of pneumonias. Highest in 16 months. Number of intubations. Highest in 11 months. Number of deaths. The highest in almost 10 months,” said Assoc. Prof. Teera, adding that the above characteristics It’s a worrying sign. And it tends to continue to increase. COVID-19 is not an ordinary cold, it’s not random, it’s not seasonal. But it varies with the risk factors that occur. including festivals, activities, and people’s self-protective behavior

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theera also said that Each time Besides the risk of getting sick Those who are severely ill or have died are still at risk for Long COVID, which impairs quality of life in the long term. Let’s help protect ourselves. To give ourselves And the people we love are safe. Don’t let it rip because in the end there will be health consequences. No one bears it. Besides ourselves and our families Wear a mask to protect yourself. Beware of crowded places Avoid close contact with others outside of your home without protection. Do not share food and goods with others. And the important thing is Watch and keep your distance from people who are sick.