webfact Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 File photo By Online Reporter Health officials have spoken of their concern at the emergence of two Omicron sub variants in Thailand. The discovery of more than 180 cases of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants have prompted officials to urge members of the public to get a booster shot. Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences said that of the 400 samples sent for analysis, a total of 181 people have tested positive for the sub variants – 48 people who entered Thailand and 133 people who were infected in the country. Most of the samples had been collected from Bangkok. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/concerns-after-181-cases-of-new-sub-variants-reported-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-06-27 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phukettrader Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: The discovery of more than 180 cases of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants have prompted officials to urge members of the public to get a booster shot. No 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences said that of the 400 samples sent for analysis, a total of 181 people have tested positive for the sub variants – 48 people who entered Thailand and 133 people who were infected in the country. No need to panic, well that's the word from the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 181 sub variants? Really? I mean, you have got: no engines, German engines as ordered, Chinese copies of the German engines... But 181 variants? Ah I see, silly me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 9 hours ago, webfact said: Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences said that of the 400 samples sent for analysis, a total of 181 people have tested positive for the sub variants Where do they do these tests for ‘sub-variants’.... Every PCR test I have taken simply responds negative, But for those whose test returned a positive, was the variant listed ?... Does every lab test that returns a positive test also test for a variant and sub-variant? does every lab have the equipment and expertise to test to that level of detail ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourmanflint Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Boosters for BA.4 and BA.5 are not available yet. Moderna have a new one coming out later in the year that targets all variants successfully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinci Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 little late to be concern about anything at this point, the door is already wide open, everybody for themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Where do they do these tests for ‘sub-variants’.... Every PCR test I have taken simply responds negative, But for those whose test returned a positive, was the variant listed ?... Does every lab test that returns a positive test also test for a variant and sub-variant? does every lab have the equipment and expertise to test to that level of detail ???? They've all got genomic sequencers that they are fully-trained in the use of. I'm sure... Edited June 27, 2022 by onthedarkside trolling comment removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 20 hours ago, webfact said: The discovery of more than 180 cases of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants have prompted officials to urge members of the public to get a booster shot. A booster shot didn't prevent people from catching even the earlier Omicron variants. Been there, done that. Just how many boosters do they reckon "members of the public" will need? For what level of additional protection, if any? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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