Surge in Covid-19 cases prompts advice for public to wear masks

A respiratory expert issues a warning as Covid-19 cases soar, surpassing even the flu.

Renowned respiratory specialist, Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs, dropped a bombshell on social media, sounding the alarm on the escalating Covid crisis. Hailing from Vichaiyut Hospital in Bangkok, he disclosed a staggering 545 cases in November alone, divulging the unsettling statistics in a Facebook post yesterday, December 7.

November’s chilling report not only exposes the ominous rise in Covid but paints a gloomy picture of respiratory health overall. Dr Manoon’s findings reveal a grim tapestry of afflictions:

• Covid-19: 545 cases
• Influenza: 304 cases
• Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV): 33 cases
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): 17 cases
• Dengue Fever: 46 cases
• Chikungunya: 4 cases
• Norovirus: 13 cases

Dr Manoon, the voice of reason amid the storm, underscores the relentless ascent of coronavirus, surpassing the notorious flu. In a gripping statement, he warns:

“We are witnessing a steady surge, and the battle against Covid-19 has already taken precedence over influenza.”

The esteemed expert implores the public to take immediate precautions to halt the spread.

“Wear face masks, maintain social distancing, especially in crowded places or areas with poor air circulation, and wash hands frequently.”

Dr Manoon emphasises the critical need for collective responsibility.

As December unfolds, Dr Manoon remains vigilant, closely monitoring the situation for any ominous signs. The impending month, he asserts, will cast a revealing light on whether the tide of infections continues to rise or starts to ebb, reported Thai PBS World.

In related news, the Department of Disease Control in Thailand (DDC) reported a sudden surge in weekly Covid cases with over 500 new patients and three fatalities. The DDC revealed 88 cases of pneumonia among Covid patients.

The report, which covers the period from November 26 to December 2, confirms an average of 76 hospital admissions and one death per day. Since the start of the year, the total number of Covid cases has reached 36,204, with 826 cumulative deaths.

Among these, 88 patients have been diagnosed with pneumonia and 40 required respiratory support. Read more about this story HERE.