Omicron variant
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European regulators approve Novavax Covid-19 vaccine
European regulators have approved the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine after months…
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US health officials confirm Omicron now the dominant variant
Health officials in the US say the highly-contagious Omicron mutation…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators express frustration over rumours Test & Go may be dropped
Thailand’s tourism operators have expressed frustration and concern over the…
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Thailand expected to review list of countries eligible for “Test & Go” scheme
The Thai government is expected to review the list of…
- Phuket News
5 Omicron variant infections identified in Phuket
Phuket province has now identified 5 cases of the Omicron…
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British Airways cancels over 2,000 flights including Bangkok
In the face of the spread of Covid-19 as infections…
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Moderna finds booster shot effective against Omicron variant
Following in the footsteps of Pfizer, Moderna has announced positive…
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Omicron variant: 9 cases confirmed, 5 more suspected in Thailand
Omicron is slowly creeping into Thailand. Officials have announced that…
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Virologist advises delaying dose 4 pending info on new variants, arrival of new vaccines
Thailand’s top virology expert, Dr Yong Poovorawan, says people should…
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Health officials warn of potential Omicron surge after New Year holiday
The Department of Medical Services says Thailand could end up…
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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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First Omicron death reported in UK, variant now accounts for 40% of London cases
The UK has reported its first death from the Omicron…
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Covid cases top 50 million in US, Delta variant still dominant, Omicron spreading
The US has now reported over 50 million Covid-19 infections,…
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Holiday travel: Poll finds most don’t have New Year’s plans
A new survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University finds that…
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Plant-based Baiya vaccine can be adjusted for Omicron variant
Baiya Phytopharm says that the plant-based Covid-19 vaccine they have…
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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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Sinovac is testing its effectiveness against Omicron variant
Following the good news announcement from Pfizer that 3 doses…
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WHO encourages vigilance, vaccinating in the face of Omicron
The need to vaccinate and stay vigilant against Covid-19 as…
- Tourism News
Omicron not affecting domestic tourism sentiment this holiday weekend
A survey carried out by the Tourism Authority of Thailand…
- World News
UN agency criticises introduction of travel bans over Omicron variant
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation says travel bans introduced…
- Thailand News
17 people in close contact with Omicron-infected traveller test negative
Thai health officials now say all of the 17 people…
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LATEST NEWS: First Omicron case detected in Thailand
The Thai Ministry of Public Health announced earlier today that…
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Omicron variant and surging Covid-19 affect European nations
Following on our reporting on Covid-19 and the Omicron variant…
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Australia, Asia, and Africa deal with the Covid-19 Omicron variant
With Omicron spreading around the world, many countries are seeing…
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Omicron spreads to 38 countries, 10 US states; Remdesivir recalled
Omicron, the worrisome new variant of Covid-19 first identified in…
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Koh Samui Airport scrutinising international arrivals for Omicron
After the emergence of the Omicron variant, the first international…
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Red Cross leader says Omicron variant result of vaccine inequality
The head of the Red Cross pointed to the Omicron…
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Cost of PCR tests reduced by 200 baht at labs run by Department of Medical Sciences
The Department of Medical Sciences is cutting the cost of…
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Hospital warns not all PCR tests properly detect Omicron variant
Ramathibodi Hospital Centre for Medical Genomics has warned that some…
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Moderna leader says vaccine likely less effective against Omicron
The head of American vaccine maker Moderna said in an…
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PM will decide on need for lockdown if and when Omicron found in Thailand
The health ministry says the Thai PM will decide what…