Tag: COVID
Long Covid, vaccines may cause disease and death: Chula, Rangsit universities
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…]
DDC Identifies Three Diseases as Pandemic Threats for 2024
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…]
Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant
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…]
COVID-19 infections rising in Thailand, public advised to wear face masks
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…]
Wuhan Virology Institute Warns of New COVID Strains
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…]
U.S. suspends funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology for obstruction in Covid research
Upon review, the United States found that the Chinese facility was not in compliance with federal regulations.
COVID makes comeback in Thailand as booster fatigue leaves door open
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…]
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.