The Public Health Ministry says the Omicron variant is spreading quickly in Thailand and has now been confirmed in 33 provinces. Dr Supakit Sirilak says that out of 740 infections, 489 have been imported and the rest are instances of group transmission. Bangkok currently has the highest number, which Supakit attributes to increased testing at Suvarnabhumi to display worldwide arrivals.
“Most, if not all, native Omicron infections had been linked with previous (imported) infections.”
However, in addition to Bangkok, the variant can be spreading within the north-east of the country. In Kalasin province, the variety of infections has now surpassed 200 and within the northern province of Lamphun, four folks have been confirmed as infected with the variant. Their infections have been traced again to the Kalasin cluster, sparked by a couple who recently returned from Belgium. The couple tested negative on arrival and went on to meet pals at a restaurant and bar in Kalasin, earlier than subsequently testing optimistic for Omicron.
According to โซล่าเซลล์ , while officials are focused on the highly-contagious variant, exams are being carried out to check for other variants too and monitor the virus for any further mutations. Supakit says these checks are being carried out on international arrivals, people residing in border areas, and Covid-19 sufferers with extreme symptoms, in addition to clusters with unusual signs.
Yesterday, the CCSA stated government officials are required to work at home for 2 weeks after the New Year holiday, whereas calling on the personal sector to do the identical where possible..