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From nasal sprays to sniffer dogs: Thai researchers develop unique weapons to fight COVID-19

13 Sept 10:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thai researchers are developing a diverse arsenal of COVID-19 vaccines, including the high-efficacy mRNA-based ChulaCov19 in Phase 2 trials, a tobacco leaf-based vaccine, an egg-based prototype, and a unique nasal-spray vaccine entering human trials soon.
Innovative diagnostic tools are emerging, such as rapid antigen test kits providing results in 10-15 minutes, and a groundbreaking program training sniffer dogs to detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases with nearly 95% accuracy.
Beyond vaccines and tests, Thailand is deploying advanced technological solutions like communication robots for patients, negative-pressure cabinets for safe testing, and mobile negative-pressure rooms and capsules for secure patient isolation and treatment.

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.