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Long wait over as US vaccinates youngest against Covid

13 Sept 03:23 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. has commenced vaccinating children aged six months to four years against Covid-19, a significant expansion of its immunization efforts.
This initiative positions the U.S. as the first country globally to offer safe and effective mRNA Covid-19 vaccines for this youngest demographic.
Many parents expressed immense relief and excitement, viewing the vaccines as essential protection and a crucial step towards a more regular childhood for their children.
While widely welcomed, a survey indicates that a significant portion of parents prefer to 'wait and see' before vaccinating, and the rollout faces some politicization, notably from Florida's governor.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.