Thai study finds 2 doses of Sinovac can’t beat Delta variant, AstraZeneca can

13 Sept 20:53 Key points summarised by AI

Two doses of Sinovac vaccine boost antibodies but prove ineffective against the highly contagious Delta variant, though offering some protection against the Alpha variant.
Conversely, two doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine effectively immunize individuals, achieving over 90% neutralizing antibody levels against the virulent Delta variant.
A Sinovac-AstraZeneca booster regimen offers improved protection against Delta compared to two Sinovac doses, but remains less potent than a full AstraZeneca course.
Frontline medical personnel, primarily vaccinated with Sinovac, are advised to receive an AstraZeneca booster for enhanced protection against Delta until mRNA vaccines are accessible.

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.