Two-dose vaccines induce lower antibodies against Omicron, study finds

13 Sept 02:59 Key points summarised by AI

A University of Oxford study reveals that two-dose COVID-19 vaccine regimens (AstraZeneca-Oxford or Pfizer-BioNTech) generate lower neutralising antibodies against the Omicron variant, suggesting increased infections in vaccinated individuals.
While indicating a higher likelihood of breakthrough infections, the study currently finds no evidence that these lower antibody levels lead to a higher risk of severe disease, hospitalisation, or death for those with two vaccine doses.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.