Sinovac vaccine barely effective against Alpha or Delta COVID-19 variants

13 Sept 07:56 Key points summarised by AI

Antibody tests reveal Sinovac vaccine's rapidly declining efficacy (from 90% to 30-40%) and limited protection (70% efficacy) against Alpha and Delta COVID-19 variants.
A fully Sinovac-vaccinated nurse died from COVID-19, highlighting the vaccine's ineffectiveness and the risk of severe breakthrough infections among frontline medics.
This tragic event spurred demands for a heterologous booster shot for frontline medical personnel, prompting the CCSA to allocate Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines for medics and vulnerable groups.

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.