15 Feb. 64 – at the news conference center on the coronavirus infection situation 2019, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province, Asst. The Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, announced that the virus has a natural mutation, but in some humans or animals it may mutate faster than normal. And outbreaks in various places Around the world, this could create endemic species. There are 3 strains which need to be watched: 1. Strain B.1.1.7 or British strain makes the virus better bind to human cells. Better divide And may increase morbidity or mortality rates compared to other strains 2. B.1.351 or South African strains Causing the virus to bind better to human cells And reduce the response of many vaccines In which many countries tested The effectiveness of the vaccine is reduced. But there is no information on whether it is more severe than other species and 3. Species P.1 or Brazilian species. Similar to the South African breed
For Thailand The first wave of outbreaks showed that Viruses change species and can detect a variety of The new wave Currently, it is still infected with Myanmar and has not been mutated. Now it’s tracked every 2 months, no change was found yet. Since the new outbreak just started in December 2020, it is not long enough to see the mutations, however, Thailand has been vigilant on those arriving from overseas. This may be the source of the epidemic of South African, British and Brazilian strains to prevent Thais from being infected and affecting vaccination. It discussed increasing the detention of travelers from African countries from 14 days to 21 days, which is pending by the FDA, and the treatment of COVID-infected people for each strains is not different. together
“Preventing the mutation is to prevent the infection from entering the body. Put on a face mask, wash your hands and keep your distance. To stop the process from allowing the virus to remain in people And the use of vaccines, ”said Asst. Prof. Opas.
For people infected with the COVID 19 strain of South Africa arriving from Tanzania. X-rays showed that pneumonia. Therefore moved to Chulalongkorn Hospital After receiving antiretroviral drugs The patient is now getting better. The use of oxygen for treatment is reduced. And symptoms improved accordingly
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