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New Omicron variant being watched
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thirteen Covid-19 infections from the new KP strain of the Omicron variant have been found in Thailand, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Covid cases surge after Songkran, as expected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/04/2024
» The number of Covid-19 inpatient cases has increased as expected after Songkran celebrations as the JN.1 strain remains dominant in the country, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Sunday.
Measles makes a comeback as jab rates fall
Published on 05/03/2024
» LONDON - The 5-year-old looked nervously at her older brothers, scanning their faces for any sign of distress as needles were swiftly stuck into their upper arms, the syringe plungers pushed in and the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine administered. Whether it was for her benefit or not, they barely flinched.
Surge in cases leads to over 10 fatalities
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/01/2024
» Cases of people catching the JN.1 sub-variant of the Omicron Covid-19 variant rose last week, resulting in an increase in hospitalisations and more than 10 deaths.
Covid-19 on the rise again
Published on 11/12/2023
» There were 590 new Covid-19 cases which required hospitalisation from Dec 3-9, the biggest jump in confirmed coronavirus infections since July, the Department of Disease Control reported on Monday.
Just the tonic for Covid
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/10/2023
» As the country has overcome the coronavirus crisis, interest in promoting research into green chiretta or fah talai jone, a herbal medicine that played a role in treating a large number of patients at the peak of the pandemic, has subsided. This is unfortunate.
Dept finds five cases of EG.5.1 subvariant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2023
» Thailand has detected five cases of a new coronavirus XBB subvariant called EG.5.1 which is known to spread quickly but has mild symptoms, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Five cases of new Covid subvariant found
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/07/2023
» Thailand has detected five cases of a new coronavirus XBB subvariant called EG.5.1 which is known to spread quickly but has mild symptoms, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Shortage of doctors, nurses causing concern
Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2023
» A shortage of medical personnel, especially doctors, has led to staff being overworked at some hospitals and is a problem for the Public Health Ministry, a top health official said on Tuesday.
Covid deaths dropping
Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2023
» Covid-19 related deaths declined last week as the dominant strain is neither more transmissible nor more severe, according to the Public Health Department.