Thailand has its first case of Deltacron, patient has recovered

Healthcare workers performing COVID-19 coronavirus tests
Healthcare workers performing COVID-19 coronavirus tests. Photo: UN Women Asia and the Pacific / flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

The Thai Medical Sciences Department has detected the country’s first infection of the COVID-19 Omicron XBC variant, or Deltacron. The patient has, however, already recovered [Read More…]

Disease Control Dept Monitors COVID Situation Closely

A nurse at the hospital during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in April 2020
A nurse at the hospital during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Photo: UN Women Asia and the Pacific / flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

BANGKOK, July 4 (TNA) – The Department of Disease Control is following up closely the local COVID-19 situation, especially the number of severely ill patients [Read More…]

Thailand’s COVID infections fall to below 10,000 first day in months on Monday

Thai people wearing a mask in the public during COVID-19 pandemic
Thai people wearing a mask in the public. Photo: © ILO/Suwandee Nokpum / flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Daily new COVID-19 infections are slowing, with 9,331 confirmed cases reported today (Monday), the first time the rate has dropped below 10,000 cases since early [Read More…]

Experts Advise Against Contracting Omicron Instead of Getting Vaccinated

People queuing for COVID-19 vaccination at Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok
People queuing for COVID-19 vaccination at Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok. Photo: Mr.Ch. CC BY-SA 4.0.

BANGKOK (NNT) – The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has reiterated the importance of getting booster vaccinations against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of severe symptoms [Read More…]