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Experts warn mpox poses serious threat to Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/08/2024
» Experts have warned Thais to be on their guard regarding the new mpox strain in case the current outbreak mushrooms into a full-blown global pandemic.
New highly-transmissible Covid strain will elude vaccines: expert
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2024
» The KP.2 strain of Covid-19 will become dominant in Thailand, according to a renowned virologist. It will be more transmissible and vaccines will be hard-pressed to keep up with its mutations, but its symptoms will not be more severe that those of previous strains of the virus.
No need for Covid boosters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» Most people do not need to get a booster against the latest strain of Covid-19, except for vulnerable groups and the unvaccinated, as the symptoms are relatively mild and the vaccine must be paid for, according to virologist Yong Poovorawan.
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.
Covid set to be seasonal, expert says
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2023
» As Covid-19 looks set to become a seasonal disease like influenza, the government should provide annual vaccinations, especially for those who are living with chronic health conditions and/or the elderly, according to a prominent virologist.
Unmask the kids: virologist
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/01/2023
» Kindergarten and elementary school students should no longer have to wear masks in schools as the Covid-19 situation in Thailand continues to improve, according to virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Expert warns about further Covid surge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/11/2022
» A Chulalongkorn University virologist has warned about a potential surge in Covid-19 cases during the cold season, with the increase likely to peak in January.
GPO moves to defuse jab saga
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/10/2021
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) on Sunday offered an explanation as to why the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine injection service provided by a state agency costs far less than vaccines which the GPO imported for private parties.
Hybrid strain hits Vietnam, maybe Thailand next
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2021
» The discovery of a hybrid variant of Covid-19 containing both the Indian and UK variants has been detected in Vietnam and put one Thai virologist on alert as he expressed his concern over the possibility that the hybrid strain could make its way to Thailand.
Doctor seeks plasma from ex-patients
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/07/2020
» One of Thailand's top virologist, Dr Yong Poovarawan, is asking recovered Covid-19 patients to donate more plasma in anticipation of a feared second wave of novel coronavirus infections.