Thailand has reported its first instances of the Omicron sub-variant HK.3, as disclosed by the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS). The new strain of Covid-19 has been detected in two family members, whose health conditions remain unconfirmed by the DMS in terms of transmission speed and severity compared to previous strains.
The DMS head, Dr Supakit Sirilak, illuminated the situation, stating that the sub-variant had afflicted a 65 year old man and an 11 year old girl residing in the same family home in Bangkok. Both individuals displayed mild symptoms and have since made a full recovery.
Despite the arrival of this new sub-variant, Supakit stated that it is premature to conclude whether the HK.3 strain will prove more detrimental than other Omicron sub-variants. This statement was made in response to growing concerns triggered by a report claiming that the…
