Disease control
New COVID variant ‘Cicada’ is not caused by eponymous insect
Thai PBS Verify has debunked claims that a new COVID variant, 'Cicada,' originated from crickets. In fact, its name actually refers to the cyclical nature of the disease, similar to that of a cicada.
Mar 31, 2026
False claim of Nipah virus: DDC confirms no case found in Thailand
A well-known social media page spread a rumor causing public panic, stating that the “Nipah virus” had already reached Thailand, with one case found at Siriraj Hospital and six cases in Chanthaburi.
Feb 16, 2026
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