Thailand bans arrivals from 8 African countries as a precaution against new COVID-19 variant Omicron

Pretoria, South Africa
View of Pretoria in South Africa. Photo: Jérôme Bon. CC BY 2.0.

The Thai government has imposed a total ban on arrivals from eight African countries, effective today (Saturday), and those who already have permission to enter [Read More…]

WHO to Hold Emergency Meeting Over New COVID-19 Strain

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Image: CDC via AP.

Researchers previously warned that the B.1.1.529 strain, has an “extremely high” number of mutations in the spike protein and may be resistant to antibodies that [Read More…]

Delta variant now 95.4% of Bangkok’s new cases, spreads to almost all provinces

Queue for free food handout for those in need during the COVID-19 lockdown
Queue for free food handout for those in need during the COVID-19 lockdown. Photo: Per Meistrup. CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Delta variant now accounts for 95.4% of new COVID-19 infections in Bangkok and has spread to 76 out of Thailand’s 77 provinces, said Director-General [Read More…]