Moscow starts mass COVID-19 vaccination with its Sputnik V shot

13 Sept 12:25 Key points summarised by AI

Moscow initiated its first mass COVID-19 vaccination drive with Sputnik V across 70 clinics, prioritizing frontline workers like doctors, teachers, and social workers.
Within hours, 5,000 people registered for the vaccine, despite ongoing final trials and international concerns regarding its rapid deployment.
The program imposes an age limit of 60 and excludes individuals with specific health conditions, pregnant women, or recent respiratory illnesses.
This vaccination effort coincides with Russia reporting its highest daily COVID-19 infection tally, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.