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Chula Uni recruiting 174 volunteers for human trials of its COVID-19 vaccine

14 Sept 07:35 Key points summarised by AI

Chulalongkorn University is recruiting 174 volunteers for human trials of its ChulaCov19 mRNA vaccine, with trials scheduled to begin at the end of August.
The trials are divided into two phases: 24 volunteers aged 65-75 (no prior infection/vaccination, no underlying diseases) for phase one, and 150 healthy volunteers aged 18-55 for phase two.
Phase one aims to assess the correct dosage, while phase two will determine the vaccine's efficacy and safety.
Volunteers residing in or around Bangkok are preferred due to required visits to Chulalongkorn Hospital for vaccinations and health checks; applications are open until July 2nd.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.