Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

20 Sept 13:28 Key points summarised by AI

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned against assuming the Omicron variant signals the end of COVID-19's acute phase, stating it's dangerous to consider it the 'end game'.
He cautioned that global conditions remain ideal for more variants to emerge, urging nations to maintain focus and discipline in combating the virus.
Tedros emphasized that countries must maximize existing strategies and tools, like testing and vaccination, to bring the acute phase of the pandemic to an end within the current year.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.