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Health Ministry says no XBB.1.16 COVID sub-variant cases in Thailand yet

2 Oct 15:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry confirms the XBB.1.16 COVID-19 sub-variant, rapidly spreading in India, has not yet been detected in the country.
While BA.2.75 remains Thailand's dominant sub-variant, its case numbers are declining as XBB.1.5 and XBB.1.9.1 sub-variants show an increasing trend.
Between March 19-25, Thailand reported 150 new COVID-19 cases; severe outcomes, including six deaths, primarily affected unvaccinated high-risk individuals (elderly, chronic conditions, pregnant, or overweight).
The Ministry has initiated Long Acting Antibody (LAAB) treatment for high-risk populations and is adjusting monitoring strategies as COVID-19 trends towards a seasonal disease, similar to the flu.

Yesterday 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).