The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly and is likely to be cause of almost all local Covid-19 infections by the end of this month, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
From Jan 11 to 17, Omicron was found in 97% of infected arrivals from overseas sampled for thorough checks, and 80% of local cases, with the Delta variant accounting for the rest, department director Supakit Sirilak said on Friday.
He added, “The third shot of vaccine is essential because it will help reduce the spread of Omicron as well as the severity and the number of fatalities We will have to live with Omicron. If it is not so severe, it will finally be easier to handle. Thus, please get the third dose.”
“By the end of this month, 97 to 98% of local cases will be of Omicron, and Delta will eventually disappear,” Dr Supakit said.
Thailand had logged 10,721 Omicron cases since Nov 1, as of…
