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Over 80 COVID-19 BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variant cases found in Thailand to date

1 Oct 20:45 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has identified 81 cases of Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants, with 49 BA.5 and 32 BA.4 infections reported.
These sub-variants are highly transmissible, capable of evading immunity, and can attack lung cells, potentially causing more severe symptoms akin to the Delta variant.
Despite these concerns, Thai authorities state the current situation is under control due to the limited number of identified cases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified BA.4 and BA.5 as "viruses under watch" due to their global spread and concerning mutations.

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).