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Thai study shows antibody levels after 2 doses of Sinovac drop 50% every 40 days

13 Sept 05:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai research indicates that antibody levels in individuals fully vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac decrease by 50% approximately every 40 days.
The study found that vaccine efficacy against the original coronavirus variant drops from 60-70% to 50% after 60 days post-second dose.
Antibody decline is more rapid in vaccinated individuals over 40 years old compared to younger peers.
The research did not provide comparative information on Sinovac's efficacy against the Alpha or Delta COVID-19 variants.

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.