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Volunteer 'Super Riders' take medical supplies to Bangkok’s COVID patients in home isolation

13 Sept 19:37 Key points summarised by AI

An all-volunteer unit of 60 motorcyclists, known as the “Super Riders,” delivers essential medical supplies to asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients in home isolation across Bangkok.
This initiative addresses the challenge of nearly 100,000 patients in home isolation due to overwhelmed hospitals, with over 100 already receiving vital supplies.
The Department of Disease Control expands efforts by coordinating rapid antigen screening, vaccinating vulnerable individuals, and assessing high-risk areas in Bangkok through 15 teams and three major screening centers.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is opening six additional free COVID-19 testing centers, significantly boosting daily testing capacity across the city.

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.