Serious resurgence of COVID-19! Positivity rate from 8.6% to 13.8%, faster than last year

The shadow of a resurgence of COVID-19 is once again deepening worldwide.

 

In particular, the number of confirmed cases is rapidly increasing in the Asian region.
A situation is unfolding where the 'nightmare' we had forgotten and left behind seems to be coming back to life.

 

Hong Kong, Taiwan, China COVID-19

 

Recently, Hong Kong has reported 977 confirmed cases as of the 20th week.
It recorded a higher level than during last summer's pandemic.
The positivity rate soared up to 13.8%.
The highest figure in a year.
This goes beyond simple numbers,
It suggests that the virus is already spreading throughout the community.

 

Taiwan has also entered a serious phase.
Patients visiting outpatient and emergency rooms related to COVID-19
It reached nearly 19,000 people in just one week.
This is a figure that has increased by 91.3% compared to the previous week.

 

The situation in China is also similar.
Currently, the positivity rate is 16.2%.
In fact, we are heading back towards last year's peak.
Southeast Asia also experienced more than a doubling of new confirmed cases.
The situation is rapidly worsening.

 

 

In this flow, our country is by no means an exception.

 

According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency data,
The number of hospitalized patients has been fluctuating slightly over the past few weeks.
Above all, the most important issue is the rapid increase in the detection rate of the COVID-19 virus.

 

As of the 20th week, 8.6%
It has increased more than three times compared to 2.8% just one week ago.
This is not because the amount of testing has increased.
It means that the virus is actually spreading quickly.

 

Warning signs are already being detected in the medical field.
Professor of Infectious Diseases at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Since a month ago, hospital-level medical institutions have been
Positive result after the test
It is increasing.
Accordingly, the number of prescriptions is also increasing, he/she/they stated.

This means that our society has already entered the early stages of the trend.

 

 

Symptoms of COVID-19 re-outbreak can be confused with a cold, which is dangerous.

 

The current COVID-19 resurgence symptoms are similar to those during the previous Omicron period.
There are many cases where it appears more diverse and ambiguous.

 

The main symptoms are

• Throat pain
• Persistent cough
• Fever above 38 degrees Celsius
• Whole body fatigue and muscle pain
• Runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, etc.

 

Recently, some cases accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms have also been reported.

 

 

These COVID-19 re-emergence symptoms start very similarly to a common cold.
It is highly likely to be overlooked and neglected if not carefully addressed.
However, especially for seniors aged 65 and older or immunocompromised individuals,
Special caution is required as these symptoms can lead to a sudden deterioration.

 

Moreover, even if your symptoms are mild
Since it can lead to serious consequences if transmitted to high-risk family members or colleagues
Wearing a mask, using self-diagnosis kits, and seeking early medical treatment are recommended from the initial symptoms.

 

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency has extended the vaccination period until June 30.
The JN.1 vaccine currently being administered is
About the variant that is currently spreading
It is considered to have sufficient effectiveness.

 

 

Experts unanimously warn.

In a similar situation last spring
We must remember that it led to a large-scale outbreak during the summer.

 

Now, before it's too late
Re-examine personal quarantine measures thoroughly.
It is time to expedite vaccination for high-risk groups.

 

 

COVID-19 has not ended.

This new wave is approaching quietly but quickly.
Complacent responses can come back as a painful price once again.