16/04/2021
The ‘epidemic curve’, that shows the number of new #COVID19 infections reported each day in Thailand shows a steep increase from just 26 cases on 1 April up to 1,543 cases on 15 April.
Many of these infections are caused by the B.1.1.7 ‘Variant of Concern’ strain of the virus that causes COVID-19. This strain is more easily transmitted than those previously detected in Thailand, which is why many more people are becoming infected. The current outbreak is also affecting people in young age groups who may have few symptoms, or no symptoms at all, making it more difficult to control. There is also some evidence that this strain may cause more severe disease. It is therefore essential that everyone always makes every effort to apply the basic preventive measures, including physical distancing, washing hands and avoiding touching the face, wearing masks in crowded places and adhering to respiratory etiquette by coughing only into a folded elbow
The ‘epidemic curve’, that shows the number of new #COVID19 infections reported each day in Thailand shows a steep increase from just 26 cases on 1 April up to 1,543 cases on 15 April.
Many of these infections are caused by the B.1.1.7 ‘Variant of Concern’ strain of the virus that causes COVID-19. This strain is more easily transmitted than those previously detected in Thailand, which is why many more people are becoming infected. The current outbreak is also affecting people in young age groups who may have few symptoms, or no symptoms at all, making it more difficult to control. There is also some evidence that this strain may cause more severe disease. It is therefore essential that everyone always makes every effort to apply the basic preventive measures, including physical distancing, washing hands and avoiding touching the face, wearing masks in crowded places and adhering to respiratory etiquette by coughing only into a folded elbow
