Bangkok, April 16-Department of Disease Control revealing that no cases of COVID-19 XBB.1.16 have been reported, the symptoms are more severe than other strains and still vigilant Iterative mutation occurs normally.
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health said that for information on COVID-19 patients 6 cases of Omicron hybrid XBB.1.16 in Thailand, preliminary data showed that they were travelers from abroad. in working age and mild illness The main symptoms of XBB.1.16 reported in India are "Conjunctivitis" has not been reported in patients found in Thailand, however, the symptoms of COVID that we know will have a fever, some cases will have irritation on the face or eyes, and there is no information yet whether XBB.1.16 is more violent than other species. mutation part It can happen. The Department of Disease Control continues to monitor the situation. So ask people not to panic. and asked to receive the COVID vaccine If the last injection has been more than 4 months
Dr. Sopon said that for the Songkran Festival, many people came out to play in the water. It is regarded as the most gathered activity. and has the highest risk But it is believed that the increasing infection after Songkran will not affect people's way of life. Therefore, please observe your own symptoms in the next 7 days. and avoid close contact with the elderly and chronically ill patients For the ATK test, it can only be checked when you are sick.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency