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Thai hospital claims first successful stem cell transplant involving donor infected with COVID-19

14 Sept 04:42 Key points summarised by AI

Ramathibodi Hospital achieved the world's first successful stem cell transplant from a COVID-19 infected five-year-old donor to his seven-year-old sister suffering from thalassemia.
The procedure presented significant challenges due to the donor's COVID-19 infection and the recipient's weakened immune system, requiring doctors to act with extreme caution and speed.
Despite the complexities, the collected bone marrow stem cells were virus-free, enabling a swift and successful transplant that offered the recipient her only hope for survival.

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.