Dr Supakit Sirilak (photo: Department of Medical Sciences)
The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has found two cases of a new sub-variant of Omicron, XBB.1.5, which has a strong transmission capacity.
Dr Supakit Sirilak, the DMS chief, said the department recently detected XBB.1.5 — also known as Kraken — in a Thai national and a foreigner.
They have both since recovered, and none of their family or close friends have been infected, he said.
Named after the mythical sea monster, it is classified as a new sub-variant due to its mutations, which makes it easier to attach itself to human cells and evade antibodies.
Despite the faster rate of transmission, however, there is no solid evidence showing that XBB.1.5 will cause more…
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