Dogs can detect SARS-CoV-2

15 Sept 02:30 Key points summarised by AI

Trained dogs demonstrate high accuracy, detecting over 90% of SARS-CoV-2 infections, even in asymptomatic individuals, by leveraging their exceptional sense of smell.
Research from the London School of Tropical Medicine successfully trained six dogs to identify distinctive odors from Covid-positive samples, achieving 82-94% accuracy.
Integrating dog screening with PCR tests at entry points like airports could detect 91% of cases, significantly lowering transmission rates compared to PCR tests alone.
This method offers a quicker initial screening, potentially replacing mandatory quarantines by identifying a smaller subset of travelers for confirmatory PCR testing, reducing widespread inconvenience.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.