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Long Covid, vaccines may cause disease and death: Chula, Rangsit universities

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Long Covid-19 infections and multiple Covid-19 vaccinations might let hidden diseases surface, weaken immunity and lead to cancer and brain disorders, according to authorities from [more…]

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DDC Identifies Three Diseases as Pandemic Threats for 2024

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The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has identified three major diseases – COVID-19, influenza, and dengue fever – as potential pandemic threats for the year [more…]

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Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant

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The JN.1 strain of Covid-19, which is highly transmissible but with mild symptoms, is now dominant in the country, says the well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan. [more…]

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COVID-19 infections rising in Thailand, public advised to wear face masks

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Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their [more…]

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Wuhan Virology Institute Warns of New COVID Strains

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BANGKOK (NNT) – The latest research on coronaviruses in bats has triggered global concerns about the potential for future outbreaks. U.S. suspends funding to Wuhan [more…]

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U.S. suspends funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology for obstruction in Covid research

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Upon review, the United States found that the Chinese facility was not in compliance with federal regulations.

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COVID makes comeback in Thailand as booster fatigue leaves door open

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Thai authorities are stepping up campaigns encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and get booster shots as COVID-19 makes a comeback. Chula Researchers DiscoverHighly [more…]

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Chula Researchers DiscoverHighly Effective Antibodies against COVID-19, ‘Leading to COVITRAP Nasal Spray’ to Curb Infection at the Start

A research team at the Center of Excellence in Systems Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, has identified “highly effective antibodies against COVID-19” from the human body. These antibodies have been developed into an innovation called “COVITRAP,” the world’s first nasal spray that traps and inhibits the COVID-19 virus using antibodies. This spray has been certified as a medical device, and the team is confident in its efficacy for dealing with COVID-19 alongside other preventive measures.