Thailand reports 194 new COVID-19 cases

[Olmate]

7 hours ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

This is Pattaya

 

Yes,that’s the one!

[dave moir]

20 hours ago, Mango Bob said:

I don't care how many times the PM heard this.  You could have had a vaccine by now and nothing has been done.  To me this is dereliction of duty.   A vaccine now would have the country fully open in less then a year.  But to keep hoping cases go down on their own is not going to work.  I think Thailand needs new leadership.

Why do you think a vaccine that has hardly been tested will be a miracle cure?

[polpott]

23 minutes ago, dave moir said:

Why do you think a vaccine that has hardly been tested will be a miracle cure?

Its been subjected to the same testing regime as any other new vaccine. Vaccines are safe, anti vaxxers aren't.

[goatfarmer]

15 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Taiwan closed their borders immidiately. They were the first country to do so. Mass mask wearing. Got on top of it quickly. Guess they didn't need mass testing. Tawain is also very SMALL.

It's also an island into which exogenous people cannot walk unless possessing some messiah-like quality. 

[polpott]

6 minutes ago, goatfarmer said:

It's also an island into which exogenous people cannot walk unless possessing some messiah-like quality. 

So is the UK.

[Jeffr2]

2 hours ago, Barry343 said:

Thailand like many other countries are holding off to see if there are any major side effects, Australia will be starting vaccinating March 1 st. 

That seems to have changed here.  It's got nothing to do with side effects and everything to do with money.

 

 

 

[digger70]

15 hours ago, sandyf said:

Garbage, the vaccine that was first approved in the west is not suitable for use in this climate.

The vaccine that Thailand has an agreement to manufacture was only approved in the UK 2 days ago, try using a bit of grey matter.

Grey matter is better than No Matter , you better get some any color will do and try to use it after you read what's been going on on the news. 

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Posted December 27, 2020

Thai hospital banned from offer to sell COVID-19 vaccine

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A private Thai hospital was ordered on Sunday to stop advertising COVID-19 vaccinations for sale in advance on the grounds that no vaccine is yet approved in Thailand.

 

Vibhavadi Hospital told Reuters its online offer for 1,000 initial reservations for the two-dose Moderna vaccine had been the result of a misunderstanding. With reservations priced at 4,000 baht, the total cost of getting vaccinated would have been 10,000 baht ($330).

 

As the first governments begin vaccine rollouts around the world, questions have been raised over how the limited supplies are prioritised and whether people will be able to pay to jump the queue.

 

The Ministry of Health said in a statement that no COVID-19 vaccine had been approved for use in Thailand yet and that advertising one violated hospital regulations.

 

"The removal of the advertisement was ordered," it said.

 

Chaisit Kupwiwat, a director at Vibhavadi Hospital, told Reuters: "There was a misunderstanding and so we've stopped the programme... We planned to order the vaccines, but now we've stopped."

 

The hospital had sought reservations by Jan. 31 for vaccinations later in 2021.

 

Moderna did not respond immediately to an emailed request for comment on any such sale.

 

Thailand has signed an advance deal for AstraZeneca’s potential COVID-19 vaccine, but has not set rollout plans for any vaccine yet.

 

Moderna's vaccine this month became the second to get emergency use authorisation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine.

 

Moderna has said it will deliver approximately 20 million doses to the U.S. government this year and is expected to have between 100 million and 125 million delivered globally in the first quarter of 2021.

 

In August, Moderna said it was pricing its vaccine at $32 to $37 per dose for smaller deals.

 

Thailand is a major hub for medical tourism, drawing patients from Asia, the Middle East and beyond.

 

(Additional reporting by Jiraporn Kuhakan; writing by Matthew Tostevin; editing by Jason Neely)

 

[thurien]

11 hours ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

Thais don't celebrate Christmas ?

 

no

[sandyf]

8 hours ago, digger70 said:

Grey matter is better than No Matter , you better get some any color will do and try to use it after you read what's been going on on the news. 

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Posted December 27, 2020

Thai hospital banned from offer to sell COVID-19 vaccine

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A private Thai hospital was ordered on Sunday to stop advertising COVID-19 vaccinations for sale in advance on the grounds that no vaccine is yet approved in Thailand.

 

Vibhavadi Hospital told Reuters its online offer for 1,000 initial reservations for the two-dose Moderna vaccine had been the result of a misunderstanding. With reservations priced at 4,000 baht, the total cost of getting vaccinated would have been 10,000 baht ($330).

 

As the first governments begin vaccine rollouts around the world, questions have been raised over how the limited supplies are prioritised and whether people will be able to pay to jump the queue.

 

The Ministry of Health said in a statement that no COVID-19 vaccine had been approved for use in Thailand yet and that advertising one violated hospital regulations.

 

"The removal of the advertisement was ordered," it said.

 

Chaisit Kupwiwat, a director at Vibhavadi Hospital, told Reuters: "There was a misunderstanding and so we've stopped the programme... We planned to order the vaccines, but now we've stopped."

 

The hospital had sought reservations by Jan. 31 for vaccinations later in 2021.

 

Moderna did not respond immediately to an emailed request for comment on any such sale.

 

Thailand has signed an advance deal for AstraZeneca’s potential COVID-19 vaccine, but has not set rollout plans for any vaccine yet.

 

Moderna's vaccine this month became the second to get emergency use authorisation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine.

 

Moderna has said it will deliver approximately 20 million doses to the U.S. government this year and is expected to have between 100 million and 125 million delivered globally in the first quarter of 2021.

 

In August, Moderna said it was pricing its vaccine at $32 to $37 per dose for smaller deals.

 

Thailand is a major hub for medical tourism, drawing patients from Asia, the Middle East and beyond.

 

(Additional reporting by Jiraporn Kuhakan; writing by Matthew Tostevin; editing by Jason Neely)

 

You should try understanding an article before posting, the hospital broke the law, end of story.

[BernieOnTour]

On 12/31/2020 at 6:16 AM, Mango Bob said:

I don't care how many times the PM heard this.  You could have had a vaccine by now and nothing has been done.  To me this is dereliction of duty.   A vaccine now would have the country fully open in less then a year.  But to keep hoping cases go down on their own is not going to work.  I think Thailand needs new leadership.

 

I recommend to check the publications of the vaccine manufacturers and studies about the vaccines in British Medical Journal:

 

eg. BionTech clearly states, that the vaccine is tested to protect you against getting severe Covid symptoms - and nothing else.

 

That means, it is absolutely unclear, if the vaccine is also delivering

       Sterile Immunity = protecting against infection of others.

It is not for nothing, that several health ministers are demanding that -even after vaccination - you have to stick to face masks and social distancing !

[SupermarineS6B]

1 minute ago, BernieOnTour said:

 

I recommend to check the publications of the vaccine manufacturers and studies about the vaccines in British Medical Journal:

 

eg. BionTech clearly states, that the vaccine is tested to protect you against getting severe Covid symptoms - and nothing else.

 

That means, it is absolutely unclear, if the vaccine is also delivering

       Sterile Immunity = protecting against infection of others.

It is not for nothing, that several health ministers are demanding that -even after vaccination - you have to stick to face masks and social distancing !

Wouldn't it be nice to find out who's got the major manufacturing rights for face masks in Thailand....... Maybe it's like the sole helmet importer from years back....... Follow the money.......  

[SupermarineS6B]

8 hours ago, digger70 said:

Grey matter is better than No Matter , you better get some any color will do and try to use it after you read what's been going on on the news. 

• Popular Post

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Posted December 27, 2020

Thai hospital banned from offer to sell COVID-19 vaccine

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A private Thai hospital was ordered on Sunday to stop advertising COVID-19 vaccinations for sale in advance on the grounds that no vaccine is yet approved in Thailand.

 

Vibhavadi Hospital told Reuters its online offer for 1,000 initial reservations for the two-dose Moderna vaccine had been the result of a misunderstanding. With reservations priced at 4,000 baht, the total cost of getting vaccinated would have been 10,000 baht ($330).

 

As the first governments begin vaccine rollouts around the world, questions have been raised over how the limited supplies are prioritised and whether people will be able to pay to jump the queue.

 

The Ministry of Health said in a statement that no COVID-19 vaccine had been approved for use in Thailand yet and that advertising one violated hospital regulations.

 

"The removal of the advertisement was ordered," it said.

 

Chaisit Kupwiwat, a director at Vibhavadi Hospital, told Reuters: "There was a misunderstanding and so we've stopped the programme... We planned to order the vaccines, but now we've stopped."

 

The hospital had sought reservations by Jan. 31 for vaccinations later in 2021.

 

Moderna did not respond immediately to an emailed request for comment on any such sale.

 

Thailand has signed an advance deal for AstraZeneca’s potential COVID-19 vaccine, but has not set rollout plans for any vaccine yet.

 

Moderna's vaccine this month became the second to get emergency use authorisation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine.

 

Moderna has said it will deliver approximately 20 million doses to the U.S. government this year and is expected to have between 100 million and 125 million delivered globally in the first quarter of 2021.

 

In August, Moderna said it was pricing its vaccine at $32 to $37 per dose for smaller deals.

 

Thailand is a major hub for medical tourism, drawing patients from Asia, the Middle East and beyond.

 

(Additional reporting by Jiraporn Kuhakan; writing by Matthew Tostevin; editing by Jason Neely)

 

Imagine the amount of cash being made at the moment........  Follow the money......  

[metisdead]

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[Nout]

On 12/31/2020 at 12:16 PM, Mango Bob said:

I don't care how many times the PM heard this.  You could have had a vaccine by now and nothing has been done.  To me this is dereliction of duty.   A vaccine now would have the country fully open in less then a year.  But to keep hoping cases go down on their own is not going to work.  I think Thailand needs new leadership.

Very few countries have vaccination programs. Europe only started its program a few days ago. Even countries like the UK, which developed a vaccine and started first are struggling to keep up with demand. Your idea that by some miracle Thailand could have completed a vaccination program and opened up the country is silly. Yes. Of course they need a new government..or better still the old one that the people voted for!

[digger70]

11 hours ago, sandyf said:

You should try understanding an article before posting, the hospital broke the law, end of story.

It's not the end of the story  Use your Matter.

What they want is  making their own vaccine and make the Billions THB. 

that's why they don't approve /except, the vaccine from other countries  .they also said that the vaccine isn't up to Thai Standard ,555.  

They want to make a deal or making a deal for a Batch of vaccine from another country and then get the Rights to Make /copy the vaccine and make the Billions to sell it back to other countries .    ????????

 

[Jeffr2]

 

10 hours ago, Nout said:

Very few countries have vaccination programs. Europe only started its program a few days ago. Even countries like the UK, which developed a vaccine and started first are struggling to keep up with demand. Your idea that by some miracle Thailand could have completed a vaccination program and opened up the country is silly. Yes. Of course they need a new government..or better still the old one that the people voted for!

If you say over 50 countries is very few, then OK.  Otherwise....

 

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/more-than-50-countries-launch-covid-19-vaccination-campaigns

Around 50 countries around the world have already started vaccinating their people against COVID-19, barely a year after the first alert by China signalled the start of the epidemic.