PUBLISHED: 9 May 2025 at 12: 24
According to Thailand’s Department of Disease Control ( DDC ), people are advised to continue to follow coronavirus and influenza prevention guidelines because the virus is expected to spread more during the rainy season and following the start of school next week.
41, 197 individuals have been hospitalized with Covid-19 since the start of the month, with 15 deaths, most of whom are people over the age of 60, according to Dr. Panumas Yanwetsakul, director-general of the DDC, on Thursday. There were 322 991 influenza sufferers and 43 incidents during the same time period.
Between May 4 and May 8, there were 7, 013 Covid-19 people, with one fatality being reported. The majority of the individuals were between 0 and 4 years old, with 30-39 and 20-29 being the most common age range.
Dr. Panumas warned that the virus ‘ spread in crowded environments and conditions, particularly during the rainy season, may keep coming to Thailand.
The spread in recent weeks was thought to be a result of the crowded atmosphere at the Songkran celebration.
However, according to Dr. Panumas, the number of people was declining and that it was not the same as it was during the previous two years.
According to the doctor, children are advised to abide by the prevention advice in the congested environment that will follow when most schools available next week by keeping their distance, wearing masks, and often washing their hands.
The Centre for Medical Genomics of Mahidol University has been tracking the virus ‘ mutations, particularly the PA. 1 tension, which has derived from the JN, as the Department of Medical Sciences reported that the situation with Covid-19 is changing in Thailand. 1 genealogy.  ,
According to specialists, its sub-lineage has demonstrated a strong ability to escape current immunity, which shows that the disease continues to adjust and change, necessitating constant vigilance.
