Delta (Indian) COVID-19 strain in 11 Thai provinces - Medical Sciences Department

13 Sept 14:55 Key points summarised by AI

The Delta (Indian) variant of COVID-19 has spread to 11 provinces in Thailand, infecting 348 people, with 318 cases identified in Bangkok alone.
While the Alpha (UK) variant remains dominant, accounting for 88.48% of tested samples, the Delta variant represents 8.32% of cases.
The Delta variant is noted for spreading faster than the Alpha strain, though its increased danger level compared to Alpha is not yet confirmed.
Current vaccines are reported to be effective against both the Alpha and Delta variants, offering protection despite their transmissibility.
Ongoing stringent surveillance of COVID-19 variants by laboratories is crucial for effectively containing the spread of the contagion.

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.