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School classes ‘can go online’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2024
» The new school term, which starts on Thursday, could proceed with online classes if health threats to students arise, including the spread of Covid-19, excessive heat or high levels of air pollution, the government says.
Alarm bells ring as Covid situation worsens
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/05/2024
» Experts are becoming concerned about the worsening Covid-19 situation over the past weeks, with health authorities issuing warnings on the spread of the new Omicron sub-variants.
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 claims 12 lives as rise in cases predicted
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2024
» The number of new Covid-19 infections is expected to continue rising into the upcoming school term, following a spike in hospital admissions and deaths among at-risk groups since the Songkran holiday, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Astra jab blood clots 'rare', insists institute
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/05/2024
» Only seven out of more than 20 million people have been reported as suffering blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, the National Vaccine Institute on Friday revealed, insisting that the chances of developing the condition are very low.
PM urges vigilance after Covid-19 surge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered local authorities to monitor Covid-19 cases after infections spiked during Songkran.
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.
No cases of 'flesh-eating' bug from Japan: DDC
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) on Saturday confirmed that no cases of necrotising fasciitis -- a rare bacterial infection that spreads quickly in the body and can cause death -- have been detected in Thailand this year, adding it is closely monitoring the situation in Japan and Thailand.
Covid outbreak at Prachuap prison
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2024
» Public health officials are gearing up to open an emergency operations centre (EOC) to control the Covid-19 situation at provincial Prachuap Khiri Khan prison, where clusters of infections have been confirmed.
Flu, dengue fever pose risk
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people about the threats of contracting influenza and dengue fever this year, even as the threat of getting Covid-19 lingers. The department on Wednesday released its report on communicable diseases.