Coronavirus vaccine trial starts today: US govt official
The first participant in the trial will receive the experimental vaccine on Monday The National Institutes of Health is funding the trial, which is taking place at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle, the official said WASHINGTON : A clinical trial evaluating a vaccine designed to protect…
COVID-19 Testing in Bangkok
There are so many stories and theories going around the internet about COVID-19, I thought it might be good to share my experience at the hospital in Bangkok testing for the virus so English-speaking people in Thailand can be well-informed. There are around 18 hospitals that can test Coronavirus disease…
First case of novel coronavirus in China traced back to November 17
A new report claims that the first case of the deadly COVID-19 disease in China has been traced back to November 19. Beijing: After more than 4,700 deaths and 128,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus worldwide, it is now learnt that the first case of the COVID-19 disease may have first…
Activities cancelled to suppress COVID-19 outbreak
To help control the COVID-19 outbreak, many agencies have gradually cancelled or postponed activities which would normally be attended by a large number of people. Now, the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) has announced the postponement of its General Ability Test until the COVID-19 situation improves. The OCSC…
South Korea to launch online service for Illegal Thai workers wishing to return to Thailand
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has disclosed South Korea’s efforts to help Thai citizens in the country illegally who wish to return to Thailand during the outbreak of COVID-19. Mr. Cherdkiat Atthakorn, Director-General of the Department of Information and MFA Spokesman, disclosed that the South Korean Immigration Bureau is…
Tourism Ministry to help tourists, tour operators affected by COVID-19
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has called a meeting with tour business operators and airlines to find measures to help travelers, as some service providers have denied a full refund on air tickets or have provided only a partial refund in the face of the COVID-19 situation. Thai Airways…