COVID related deaths among pregnant women 2.5 times higher than others

13 Sept 09:06 Key points summarised by AI

COVID-19 fatality rate among pregnant women in Thailand is 1.85%, which is 2.5 times higher than non-pregnant patients, predominantly due to respiratory failure.
Physical changes during advanced pregnancy, such as an enlarging uterus, impede lung expansion, making pregnant women more susceptible to severe respiratory complications.
Findings indicate 11.8% of fetuses were infected by their mothers, emphasizing the recommendation for vaccination during the third month of pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Despite a target of 500,000, only 27,591 pregnant women in Thailand have received at least one vaccine dose, highlighting a significant vaccination gap.
Women over 14 weeks pregnant face a higher likelihood of infection and severe symptoms, underscoring the need for heightened protective measures during later trimesters.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.