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Thai stats indicate BA.4, BA.5 likely more serious than other COVID sub-variants

13 Sept 09:48 Key points summarised by AI

Initial Thai research indicates the COVID-19 Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants are likely more severe than BA.2, based on a study of 570 cases.
Analysis revealed BA.4/BA.5 infections comprised 76.92% of severe cases, including lung infections and deaths, significantly exceeding BA.2's share.
Officials caution that the sample size is limited, urging hospitals to submit more specimens from severe cases for definitive confirmation.
Thailand's disease control measures face potential adjustment if BA.4/BA.5 drives significant increases in hospitalizations, ventilator use, or daily fatalities.
Recent data shows a rise in lung infections and ventilator patients, with projections indicating a surge in cases during July holidays, straining healthcare resources.

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).