New studies reinforce belief that Omicron is less likely to damage lungs
By The Guardian A GROWING body of evidence indicates that the Omicron Covid variant is more likely to infect the throat than the lungs, which scientists believe may explain why it appears to be more infectious but less deadly than other versions of the virus. Six studies – four published since Christmas Eve – […]
Read MoreRescuer punched up in territorial conflict on New Year’s Eve
A RESCUER from Ruamkatanyu Foundation filed a complaint with police in Prachin Buri province today (Jan. 2) that he had been attacked by rescuers from another foundation who were angry over him having brought a woman badly injured in an accident to hospital from an area they claimed to be their territory, Matichon newspaper […]
Read MoreChonburi overtakes Bangkok with highest daily Covid count
THAILAND logged 3,112 Covid cases and 12 deaths over 24 hours to this morning (Jan. 2) with Chonburi overtaking Bangkok with the highest daily tally of 442 new cases compared to 366 at the latter, Matichon newspaper said. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said a breakdown of today’s total cases shows 2,896 emerged […]
Read MoreNetizens wonder if photos of barely attended New Year event are for real
BEING widely discussed in the Thai online world today (Jan. 2) are photos of a countdown event in Phuket showing Gam Wichayanee singing but most of the chairs unoccupied as they wonder whether this actually happened or were they shots of a sound test prior to the show, Sanook.com said. Most netizens commented that it […]
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