Study shows Covid patients with sedentary habits more likely to die

13 Sept 21:57 Key points summarised by AI

A study of nearly 50,000 Covid-19 patients revealed a strong link between physical inactivity and increased risk of severe symptoms, hospitalization, and death.
Physical inactivity emerged as a more significant risk factor for serious Covid-19 outcomes than smoking, obesity, or hypertension, surpassed only by advanced age and organ transplant history.
Sedentary patients were over twice as likely to be admitted to the hospital and 2.5 times more likely to die from the infection compared to their most active counterparts.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.