Respiratory side effects on top of Long COVID symptoms, new Thai study finds

23 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

A new Thai study reveals respiratory symptoms like panting and chronic cough are the most prevalent long-term side effects of Long COVID, affecting 44.38% of patients.
Long COVID is defined as side effects persisting for three months or more post-infection, impacting various body systems including nervous, mental, and general well-being; symptoms usually fade but prolonged issues warrant medical consultation.

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.