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Covid drug output boosted as cases surge in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has accelerated the production of the antiviral drugs favipiravir and molnupiravir in response to the rising number of Covid-19 infections in Thailand.
Songkran ushers in new variant
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/04/2023
» Health authorities have raised concern about the rising Covid-19 caseloads in the wake of the Songkran festival, though they insist the situation remains under control.
Covid-19 drug now free of charge
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2023
» The anti-viral drug molnupiravir has been included in the list of essential medications covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme, according to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Govt girds for China visit influx
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/12/2022
» The government is gearing up to welcome Chinese tourists back after Beijing decided to lift travel curbs earlier than expected.
Covid surges in capital, tourist areas
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/11/2022
» Covid-19 cases last week rose over 12% over the previous week, mostly in Greater Bangkok and tourist provinces in the East and the South, the Department of Disease Control said yesterday.
Ministry hails 'return to normal' as variants 'now manageable'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2022
» The Public Health Ministry has eased the Covid-19 alert level as the situation is stabilising and current variants are considered manageable, according to a director at Bangkok Siriroj Hospital.
Almost back to normal, says Health Ministry
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/09/2022
» The Public Health Ministry sees the country as almost back to pre-Covid-19 and with adequate health resources to handle any future outbreaks, which are expected to be in the form of small and seasonal waves similar to influenza.
Covid medication to be available at pharmacies soon
Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2022
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has drafted an announcement that will allow pharmacies to fill prescriptions for Covid-19 medication, in line with a decision by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.
Raids yield haul of illegal antivirals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/08/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health warned the public not to purchase antiviral drugs without a prescription after its staff joined police to raid houses in Bangkok. They seized 80,000 illegally imported tablets worth about 10 million baht being sold online.
NHSO to distribute more molnupiravir anti-viral pills
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2022
» An additional 150,000 molnupiravir anti-viral pills have been allocated to the National Health Security Office (NHSO) for distribution to Covid-19 patients.