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Thai virologists think mixed vaccine use may give some protection against Omicron

24 Sept 11:40 Key points summarised by AI

Leading Thai virologists, Dr. Yong Poovorawan and Dr. Wasun Chantratita, propose that a mix-and-match vaccine regimen may offer protection against the new Omicron variant.
Dr. Yong suggests that antibodies from natural infection are more effective than some spike protein-based vaccines and hopes for future research into hybrid immunity for better protection against mutations.
Dr. Wasun explains that inactivated vaccines, widely administered in Thailand, can generate antibodies capable of recognizing the virus despite Omicron's multiple spike protein mutations, thus offering some level of protection.
The experts note that mutations are common, especially in regions with limited vaccine access, but emphasize that current information on Omicron is limited, making it too early to definitively assess its potency or specific vaccine effectiveness.

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.