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May 15, 2025

Covid Infection Penetrated 70 Thousand Deaths and 19 Species Found. XEC Outbreak

May 14, 2025 Female Doctor Chulai Wong Sawat, Mr. Qualified Doctor Department of Disease Control Press release on the situation of Kovid 19 and influenza. That occurred during this period And suggest ways to take care of yourself safely By the situation of Kovid 19 from 1 January - 14 May.Prof. 2025 71,067 patients were found dead, 19 cases, the patient trend is higher. 2 lump outbreaks were found.


After the Songkran Festival (week 16), the number of patients is continuously increasing. According to data from the Department of Medical Sciences, this year between January - February, Thailand found an outbreak of the XEC strain.


WhileInfluenza situation From 1 January - 14 MayProf. 2025 328,103 cumulative patients found (500.40 sick rate per hundred thousand population) died 33 cases, the patient trend decreased but still higher than the median for the past 5 years, the highest illness rate was found in the 5 - 9 year old group and the group Young children 0 - 4 years


Most deaths are elderly or have chronic diseases. There is an outbreak in the prison. The most detected species are A/H1N1 (pmd09) 42.02%, followed by B (Victoria) (32.67%) and A/H3N2 (25.21%) respectively.



Female doctor, Chulai Wong Sawat, Mr. Chomphongkit, Department of Disease Control spokesman

Female doctor, Chulai Wong Sawat, Mr. Chomphongkit, Department of Disease Control spokesman

Recommendations for acute respiratory infections 1. Wash hands often with soap and water before eating. And after going to the bathroom or touching the dirt 2. Do not share personal items with others. 3. Avoid entering places where people bloom during an outbreak. If unable to avoid Should wear a sanitary mask


4. When having respiratory infections such as fever, cough, mucus, must wear a mask and hygiene. And wash hands often Avoid staying close to others Especially young children Group of elderly people And people with chronic illnesses And go to receive treatment from a doctor 5. If found to be contagious with the respiratory system Should rest until healed


In addition, recommend 7 risk groups, including 1. Pregnant women aged 4 months and older (with pregnant women able to inject throughout the year) 2. Children aged 6 months to 2 years, everyone 3. People with chronic chronic diseases include COPD, asthma, cardiovascular, kidney failure, etc. 4. Elderly 65 years and older 5. Brain disabled people who cannot help themselves


6. Thalassemia And people with immunodeficiency (Including HIV-positive people with symptoms) and 7. People who weigh from 100 kilograms or body mass index (BMI > 35) from 35 kilograms per square meter. Influenza vaccines should be vaccinated every year to stimulate immunity. By May - August, there is free service at public hospitals. And private hospitals that participate in the project with the ARD

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