Thai research - cats can pass COVID-19 to humans and vice versa

14 Sept 04:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thai research confirms cats can transmit COVID-19 to humans, albeit rarely, alongside the more common human-to-cat transmission.
A specific case involved a veterinarian contracting the Delta variant after an infected cat, whose owners also had COVID-19, sneezed on them.
Genomic sequencing verified the identical virus strain across the cat, its owners, and the veterinarian, confirming the transmission pathway.
The risk of cat-to-human transmission is considered low, primarily requiring close contact, as infected cats shed the virus for only a short period.
Infected pet owners are advised to limit close interaction with their pets to prevent disease transmission to animals.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).