Dr. Yong proposes virtual visits to elderly over Songkran to limit COVID-19 spread

[snoop1130]

An virology expert at Chulalongkorn University, Dr. Yong Poovorawan

 

Thailand’s top virologist, Dr. Yong Poovorawan, says the current rate of COVID-19 infection is more serious than a year ago and suggests that the tradition of visiting the elderly, to receive their blessings, be replaced with virtual visits, to reduce the risk of infection.

 

Citing the triple-digit daily new infections this month, mostly related to entertainment venues in Bangkok, compared to the dual-digit increases during the same period last year, he blamed the worsening situation on lax restrictions and the fact that most of the infected are young people, who show mild or no symptoms at all, unknowingly spreading the disease.

 

“Assuming that the infections this year are ten times higher than they were last year, and the preventive measures are ten times less effective than they were last year, that means that the severity of the pandemic this year will be 100 times greater than it was last year,” said Dr. Yong.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dr-yong-proposes-virtual-visits-to-elderly-over-songkran-to-limit-covid-19-spread/

 

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[Deli]

Not Saturday yet and here he is, obviously he couldn't wait for it.

[unblocktheplanet]

TALKING SENSE! All elders in the provinces have phones. This is an easy fix, saves travel money, danger on roads, and Covid.

 

STAY HOME!

[klauskunkel]

I read the headline only.

 

Now let's see if I can do this from memory:

Dr. Yong a virology expert from Chulalongkorn University

 

Hah, I'm quite impressed with myself!

[connda]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

he blamed the worsening situation on lax restrictions and the fact that most of the infected are young people, who show mild or no symptoms at all, unknowingly spreading the disease.

I'd love to see the statistical and epidemiological source for Dr. Yong's assertion above.  I'd personally like to see that data supporting the statement as opposed to blindly believing the 'expert.'
Whether those who have tested positive and are asymptomatic actually spread SARS-Cov-2 is in need of further research. 

From the World Health Organization representative Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead for WHO's health emergencies program, "From the data we have it still seems to be rare that an asymptomatic actually transmits onward to a secondary individual."*  Which 'experts' are you supposed to believe when confronted with conflicting narratives?

*Statement sourced from CNBC.