Omicron Covid-19 variant
- Covid-19 News
Government considers new restrictions as Omicron infections rise across Thailand
The Thai government fears a surge of “tens of thousands”…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor says island will remain open for tourists, despite rise in infections
The governor of Phuket has reassured local businesses that the…
- Tourism News
Test & Go suspension results in mass cancellations for remainder of high season
Thailand’s high season looks to be over already, with tourism…
- Tourism News
No confirmed date for resumption of Test & Go as Omicron infections spread
The government currently has no plans to resume the Test…
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School students could see return to online learning due to Omicron variant
The Office of Basic Education Commission says schools could end…
- Phuket News
Phuket health officials call for increased vigilance as island reports Omicron spike
Health officials in Phuket are urging tourism operators to be…
- Tourism News
Government to discuss delaying resumption of Test & Go until end of January
Following an inevitable rise in cases of the Omicron variant…
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US Omicron cases skyrocket, but Fauci says South Africa situation offers hope
The top pandemic expert in the US, Dr Anthony Fauci,…
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T cells may be “unsung heroes” protecting against severe illness from Omicron
Two separate studies show that the body’s T cells may…
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Study finds Johnson & Johnson booster 85% effective against severe Omicron
A South African study has found that a booster dose…
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Thai Health Ministry refutes claim that cloth masks don’t protect against Omicron
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is insisting that cloth face masks…
- Northern Thailand News
Officials blame Kalasin bar for Omicron spread, poor disease prevention measures
The Department of Disease Control says the Kalasin couple who…
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South Africa study shows Omicron variant may reduce Delta transmission
A scientific paper in South Africa appears to show that…
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Government officials ordered to work from home, private sector urged to follow
The Public Health Ministry says government officials have been ordered…
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WHO warns of surge in hospitalisations, particularly among the unvaccinated
The World Health Organisation has warned that even if the…
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Driven by Omicron, Australia’s daily new infections surge past 10,000 for first time
For the first time since the start of the pandemic,…
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Thailand’s Health Ministry outlines plan to tackle potential Omicron outbreak
Thailand is preparing for a potential outbreak of the Omicron…
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Thai medic says most Omicron cases mild or asymptomatic, expects jump in numbers
The head of the Department of Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis…
- Covid-19 News
Health ministry to outline 3 best and worst-case scenarios as more infections reported
Following the discovery of more cases of the Omicron Covid-19…
- Pattaya News
Business leaders urge government to include Pattaya in sandbox entry scheme
Business leaders in Pattaya have joined a chorus of tourism…
- Northern Thailand News
Provincial governor confirms 2 cases of Omicron variant in Khon Kaen
The north-eastern province of Khon Kaen has reported its first…
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Poll shows most Thais fear New Year celebrations will spark another Covid wave
A Department of Health poll shows that most Thais are…
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25 Thais returning from Mecca pilgrimage infected with Omicron variant
25 of 31 Thai pilgrims recently returned from a pilgrimage…
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European regulators approve Novavax Covid-19 vaccine
European regulators have approved the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine after months…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators express frustration over rumours Test & Go may be dropped
Thailand’s tourism operators have expressed frustration and concern over the…
- Tourism News
Thailand expected to review list of countries eligible for “Test & Go” scheme
The Thai government is expected to review the list of…
- Covid-19 News
Pfizer Covid-19 pill nearly 90% effective at preventing hospitalisation, death
The pharmaceutical firm Pfizer says there have been highly promising…
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Thailand halves gap between second dose and booster amid Omicron concerns
The Thai government has decided to halve the period between…
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WHO urges wealthy nations not to hoard vaccines as Omicron spreads
The World Health Organisation has appealed to wealthy nations not…
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Lab tests show 3 doses of Pfizer vaccine can neutralise Omicron variant
In a sign that boosters could be an essential line…
