Omicron is slowly creeping into Thailand. Officials have announced that there have now been 9 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 recognized throughout the borders of Thailand. Those nine instances have been fully genome sequenced and confirmed that they’re undoubtedly the model new and extremely infections variant. Omicron is believed to be more contagious but much less severe than other strains, however the first Omicron dying was just recorded within the UK.
Aside from the confirmed cases, medical officers are currently researching 5 more potential instances. Hush-hush , the Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department, says those 5 attainable Omicron variant infections are presently undergoing complete genome sequencing tests that will verify that the Covid-19 circumstances are no doubt the new variant.
So far, all confirmed cases, in addition to potential circumstances, have been found in worldwide travellers as they arrive in Thailand and are stated to have been fairly contained so it’s hoped that Thailand remains to be insulated from the Omicron variant. But officers together with Dr Supakit consider that it’s only a matter of time earlier than the virus escapes the confines of incoming overseas tourists and is found within the wild of Thailand with home transmission.
Officials stress although that the folks of Thailand ought to avoid panic and remain calm in the face of a brand new wave of Covid-19 infections because of the Omicron variant. Dr Supakit says that any outbreak of the brand new variant might be shortly contained. Other officers have warned people to stay vigilant although and predicted that Thailand may see an outbreak of Omicron infections after New Year’s celebrations..