WHO: Indian COVID-19 variant found in at least 17 countries
The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that a variant of COVID-19 feared to be contributing to a surge of coronavirus cases in India has been found in more than a dozen countries. The UN health agency said the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 first found in India had as of…
Registration for Private Covid-19 Vaccine Procurement Opens
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The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Board of Trade website have opened registration for private companies who wish to procure Covid-19 vaccine at their own expense for their employees so that they can restart operations as soon as possible and help speed up recovery of the economy. The Thai…
Which #COVID19 test do I need?
Important note: At present COVID-19 antibody tests are only recommended by WHO for research purposes. It is strongly recommended that people do not obtain these tests themselves (for example, through the internet) and make decisions to seek or not seek healthcare based on the results. Always consult with a healthcare…
India Sets New COVID-19 Vaccination Record, Inoculates 141.9 Million People In 100 Days
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The health ministry informed that cumulatively, 14,19,11,223 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered through 20,44,954 sessions of vaccination in India. In a positive development, India on Monday morning set a new record of Covid-19 vaccination by administering 14.19 crore vaccine doses in 100 days, informed the health ministry. The vaccine drive that…
BMA: Mandatory face mask rule applies to private vehicles with two or more people
People in Bangkok are required to wear face masks at all times when out in public – even if they are in their own car. On Monday, a post on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Facebook page clarified the requirements for wearing a face mask when out in public. The…
Thai Health Ministry Proposes Targeted Lockdowns
The Public Health Ministry has proposed “targeted lockdown” measures and a new color-coding system to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for consideration in response to the severity of the latest wave of Covid-19. Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit said the Public Health Emergency Operation Centre agreed at…