By Reuters staff, published by Channel NewsAsia New York – A trial of Pfizer’s experimental antiviral pill for Covid-19 was stopped early after the drug was shown to cut by 89 per cent the chances of hospitalisation or death for adults at risk of developing severe disease, the company said today (Nov. 5). The
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Policeman transferred for escorting VIP motorcade
AFTER a video clip showing a Thonglor police officer escorting a VIP motorcade through the counterflow on Kamphaeng Phet 7 Road two days ago went viral, the Metropolitan Police Bureau today (Nov. 5) transferred this officer to the headquarters, Sanook.com said. Amid the fierce criticism that followed online Dr. Boon Vanasin, chairman of Thonburi
Read moreThree Bangkok districts Covid-free amid 8,148 cases nationwide
OF the nationwide tally of 8,148 coronavirus cases and 80 deaths today (Nov. 5) 613 were in Bangkok but three of the metropolis’ districts did not report any infection, Siam Rath newspaper said. The three Covid-free districts are Bang Rak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Samphanthawong. The top 10 districts with the most infections
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