WHO urges countries to quickly identify Covid-19 cases while easing restrictions

13 Sept 08:09 Key points summarised by AI

WHO advises countries easing Covid-19 restrictions to maintain readiness for swiftly identifying and suppressing any resurgence of cases.
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove highlights a necessary 'push and pull' approach, citing countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore as examples of controlled reopening.
Successful nations are enhancing their systems, including testing, contact tracing, and hospital capacity, to quickly manage new infections and prevent widespread transmission.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.