SorThor. 22 June- Director of the Division of Epidemiology reveals that “Pita” is addicted to COVID. It’s not strange. because the activity is tight walk to thank the people Getting vaccinated does not prevent infection. but to prevent serious illness and death The COVID situation is now in a downward trend. In two weeks the mortality rate dropped. But babies under six months of age are still at risk. Immune Relying on the mother’s vaccination since pregnancy

Chakrath Pittayawong-anon Director of the Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, mentioned the case of Mr. Phitha. Lim Chareonrat Leader of the Kao Klai Party and candidate for the Prime Minister Infected with COVID-19 for the 3rd round that infection with COVID-19 of a group of politicians who thank the people for their choice This is normal during this time. Because some people who are infected may have no symptoms and congregate in such places, coupled with such activities are dense, they may be infected. Ready to receive vaccination does not reduce infection, but reduces severe illness and death. Therefore, if you know that going to do risky activities, it should be self -defense, including being in an area that has a air distance, including a garden, wearing a mask. If in a place of many people And if vaccinated for more than 3 months, it is considered risky. Because the virus has developed strains beyond the current vaccine in Thailand, the strain of the COVID-19 virus is XBB, but the currently used vaccine, although it is bivalent, has 2 strains.

Dr. Chakrath said that for the COVID-19 situation Now it is expected that in the next 2 weeks it will officially enter a downward situation. At present, the level 2-3 bed occupancy rate is below 10%, the pneumonia rate has also decreased to 186 people, down 45 people from the previous week. As for the death rate, it remains at 60 people per week, an average of 8 people per day, considered stable, expected in the next 2 weeks, the death situation will gradually decrease, but for those who are worried about the infection in this round is Children under 6 months of age due to lack of vaccines That requires vaccination from the mother or the mother has been infected before to make the newborn baby reach the age of 6. Immunity Month for COVID-19 Therefore, pregnant women should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In the future, the COVID-19 vaccine will be adjusted to only at risk groups, just like receiving the influenza vaccine.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency