Sinovac vaccine has 71-91% efficacy against COVID-19 Alpha variant - MOPH

23 Sept 04:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry announced that two doses of the Sinovac vaccine show 71-91% efficacy in preventing infection and death from the COVID-19 Alpha variant.
The real-world study was conducted in Phuket, Chiang Rai, and Samut Sakhon during April and May, focusing on high-risk individuals and frontline health personnel.
Specific efficacy rates from the Thai study include 90.7-90.5% for high-risk groups and 82.8% for Chiang Rai health staff, with no fully inoculated individuals dying from the disease.
International studies in Indonesia, Chile, and Brazil further support these findings, demonstrating impressive results in reducing symptoms and lowering the death rate after two Sinovac doses.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.