Song Sa, director of the Medical Department of the Ministry of Health of Thailand, revealed on the 23rd that 81 cases of new subtypes BA.4 and BA.5 of the Omicron strain have been found in Thailand.
According to reports from other countries, the above-mentioned new subtypes of the Omicron strain have more spike protein mutations than BA.1 and BA.2, and are more likely to bind to human lung cells, much like Del Tower strain. BA.4 and BA.5 are more contagious, prone to lung infections, and have severe symptoms.
Tanakorn, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, said on the same day that since the emergence of new subtypes BA.4 and BA.5 of the Omikron virus in many European countries, Prime Minister Prayuth requested the Ministry of Health to pay close attention to the European epidemic and strengthen the prevention and control of the virus from Europe. Epidemic monitoring of tourists and preparation of response plans in advance.
(Original title, "More Spike Protein Mutations, Severe Symptoms! 81 Cases of Infection Discovered in Thailand")
According to reports from other countries, the above-mentioned new subtypes of the Omicron strain have more spike protein mutations than BA.1 and BA.2, and are more likely to bind to human lung cells, much like Del Tower strain. BA.4 and BA.5 are more contagious, prone to lung infections, and have severe symptoms.
Tanakorn, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, said on the same day that since the emergence of new subtypes BA.4 and BA.5 of the Omikron virus in many European countries, Prime Minister Prayuth requested the Ministry of Health to pay close attention to the European epidemic and strengthen the prevention and control of the virus from Europe. Epidemic monitoring of tourists and preparation of response plans in advance.
(Original title, "More Spike Protein Mutations, Severe Symptoms! 81 Cases of Infection Discovered in Thailand")
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