South hit by 402 cases of Beta variant

[Thaiger]

The south of the country has been struck by a wave of Beta variant Covid-19 infections, after a cluster first discovered in a school spread to 402 people. The Beta variant, originally known as the South African variant, gives health officials greater cause for concern as studies show it may be more resistant to vaccines. According to the Bangkok Post, the cluster of infections was first reported on June 9 in a school at the Margaz Tabligh preaching centre in the southern province of Yala. Since then, it has spread to 402 patients across 12 provinces. Apisamai Srirangson from the […]

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[Aidan]

And they ease restrictions in Phuket?? Doesn’t make sense to me. 

[AlexPTY]

I always admire this country ability to trace all sources and movements of COVID infected people throughout the country. If they could only stop the spread of stupidity,

[SpeedosFlashTrader]

"The Beta variant, originally known as the South African variant, gives health officials greater cause for concern as studies show it may be more resistant to vaccines."

I dont understand what they are worried about.  there's no vaccine down here.

[King Cotton]

1 hour ago, SpeedosFlashTrader said:

I dont understand what they are worried about.  there's no vaccine down here.

Fair comment.

 

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