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DDC says it will stand by favipiravir
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/03/2022
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) insisted on Saturday the antiviral medication favipiravir has shown high efficacy in treating patients infected with Covid-19, adding the drug is available for bulk purchase and costs only 800 baht per treatment.
Elderly patients to get molnupiravir first
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/03/2022
» Two million capsules of molnupiravir, the first oral medicine against Covid-19, arrived in the country on Friday for use as a prescribed medicine for high-risk patient groups, according to the Department of Medical Services.
Outpatient service seen as the 'new normal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/03/2022
» The Public Health Ministry sought public understanding about the newly launched Outpatient under Self-Isolation service on Tuesday as it manages the transition of Covid-19 to an endemic disease.
Nitrite-laden meat made kids ill: FDA
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2022
» The amount of nitrite in sausages produced at a Chon Buri factory whch made children in several provinces ill was 35-48 times higher than what is considered a safe level, says the Food and Drug Administration.
Sinovac for ages 3-17 gets ministry nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2022
» A Public Health Ministry sub-committee on immunity promotion has approved the use of Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine on minors over the age of three, it was announced on Monday.
How high will the cost of pork soar?
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2022
» The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has put a strain not just on the meat industry, but also consumers, who have had to spend more money to buy pork products, whose prices have soared to record highs. Authorities have resorted to culling pigs in an effort to stem the spread of the disease, which has caused the population of breeding pigs to decline.
Regional summit focuses on rare diseases
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2022
» Policymakers need to start addressing the problem of rare diseases more seriously to help people suffering from them, says a locally based representative of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.
Another year of living with the virus
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2022
» Scientists seem to agree that Covid-19 is likely to stay with us this year but the symptoms will be less severe than earlier variants. They say this is because the virus needs to prevent the host from death.
Omicron prompts new alert
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/12/2021
» The Public Health Ministry has decided to raise the nation's Covid-19 alert level following a rapid increase in Omicron variant infections, warning that new cases may surge to 30,000 a day early next year unless strict precautions are followed.
Department of Health poll: Fresh outbreak feared over New Year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2021
» Most respondents in a poll conducted by the Department of Health have expressed concern about another possible outbreak of Covid-19, especially the Omicron variant, if New Year celebrations continue as planned.