Thailand receives requests to register AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines

 

A woman wearing a face mask as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen in Bangkok, Thailand, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has received applications from AstraZeneca and Sinovac Biotech to register their COVID-19 vaccines for use in the country, the food and drug agency said on Tuesday.

 

Thailand previously ordered 63 million vaccine doses from the two companies, which would be enough to inoculate nearly half of its 70 million population.

 

Two million doses will be from Sinovac, which is expected to deliver its first 200,000 doses next month. The rest will be the AstraZeneca and Oxford University vaccine, which would be produced by Thai firm Siam Bioscience for local use and export.

 

The vaccine will need to undergo various safety assessments to be registered in Thailand, and once approved, they can be bought by private hospitals, said Food and Drug Administration secretary-general, Paisal Dunkhum.

 

"We're processing AstraZeneca's request, which is expected to be approved soon," Paisal said in a statement on Tuesday, without specifying a target date.

 

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said after a weekly cabinet meeting that everyone in the country would get the chance to be inoculated.

 

"I confirm that every Thai will be vaccinated," Prayuth said.

 

Thailand reported 287 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 10,834 since it detected its first case almost a year ago. It has recorded 67 coronavirus-related fatalities so far.

 

(Reporting by Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat; Editing by Martin Petty)

 

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

 

 

The vaccine will need to undergo various safety assessments to be registered in Thailand, and once approved, they can be bought by private hospitals, said Food and Drug Administration secretary-general, Paisal Dunkhum.

 

 

If the EU, UK, USA have passed the Oxford vaccine, what will Thai authorities find that's different. Just more beaurachy. 

1 hour ago, AmySeeker said:

 

If the EU, UK, USA have passed the Oxford vaccine, what will Thai authorities find that's different. Just more beaurachy. 

You’re right in general, just finding a reason to justify their existence and make work.

On the other hand, these countries are not infallible, Boeing 737-Max springs to mind as a recent US regulatory failure !
 

Interesting news in the last day, Sinovac phase 3 results from Brazil are quite disappointing with <60% efficacy. Will be interesting to see how/if Thailand continues down this route. I think this will be the first vaccine they can get their hands on, ahead of their pending AZ orders, and they might feel public and political pressure to start vaccinating ASAP, even if it is not very effective.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

"I confirm that every Thai will be vaccinated," Prayuth said.

What about those many migrant workers who are the backbone of this country, doing all those jobs that the Thais don't want to do? And also farangs who have lived here for years, many of whom are teachers educating Thai children!

How are you going to test the data for the Sino since countries like Brazil have been constantly asking from the Chinese for more data?  Basically it seem they got the vaccine at experimental stages with data continue with the research the more they research the less effective it got today reported? now at 50% yet the Thai government has made an order for an incomplete vaccine still in the study stage. Based on the relationship this country has with the Chinese as noted by one official when they get it the first people injected will be the immigrants.

 

At this stage I wouldn't touch the Sino!

4 hours ago, AmySeeker said:

 

If the EU, UK, USA have passed the Oxford vaccine, what will Thai authorities find that's different. 

Which would justify their advwnced purchase. A-Z registration should be automatic.

On the other hand Sinovac lacks similar required documentation of its efficacy, duration of efficacy, etc. Having not yet passed phase 3 clinical trial testing (by my last reading). As such, Thailand should not have so quickly purchased the vaccine which looks more like a political decision than a science-based decision. 

Do not worry it will be available to all????????

Is it possible there will be less transparency in the purchase of Sinovac?

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand receives requests to register AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines

 

A woman wearing a face mask as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen in Bangkok, Thailand, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has received applications from AstraZeneca and Sinovac Biotech to register their COVID-19 vaccines for use in the country, the food and drug agency said on Tuesday.

 

Thailand previously ordered 63 million vaccine doses from the two companies, which would be enough to inoculate nearly half of its 70 million population.

 

Two million doses will be from Sinovac, which is expected to deliver its first 200,000 doses next month. The rest will be the AstraZeneca and Oxford University vaccine, which would be produced by Thai firm Siam Bioscience for local use and export.

 

The vaccine will need to undergo various safety assessments to be registered in Thailand, and once approved, they can be bought by private hospitals, said Food and Drug Administration secretary-general, Paisal Dunkhum.

 

"We're processing AstraZeneca's request, which is expected to be approved soon," Paisal said in a statement on Tuesday, without specifying a target date.

 

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said after a weekly cabinet meeting that everyone in the country would get the chance to be inoculated.

 

"I confirm that every Thai will be vaccinated," Prayuth said.

 

Thailand reported 287 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 10,834 since it detected its first case almost a year ago. It has recorded 67 coronavirus-related fatalities so far.

 

(Reporting by Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat; Editing by Martin Petty)

 

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"I confirm that every Thai will be vaccinated," Prayuth said."  Oh! dear! Just like he confirmed about six years ago there would be no coup and many, many more downright lies.

3 hours ago, graemeaylward said:

What about those many migrant workers who are the backbone of this country, doing all those jobs that the Thais don't want to do? And also farangs who have lived here for years, many of whom are teachers educating Thai children!

We will probably just have to pay a vastly increased price to further help to line the pockets of the unelected "PM" and his other generals.

The Sinovac vaccine is equally as good at preventing serious illness as its more illustrious counterparts.

 

The latest study suggests 50.4% absolute, 78% reduction in mild/moderate infection, 100% serious illness.

 

 

7 hours ago, AmySeeker said:

what will Thai authorities find that's different

Brown envelopes?

7 hours ago, AmySeeker said:

If the EU, UK, USA have passed the Oxford vaccine, what will Thai authorities find that's different.

Why is there one for the UK, a different one for the US and another one for the EU in the first place? It should be cleared by the WHO and that's it. Only more delays.

''Every Thai will be vaccinated''

next breath...

''Every Farang will be charged''

5 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Which would justify their advwnced purchase. A-Z registration should be automatic.

On the other hand Sinovac lacks similar required documentation of its efficacy, duration of efficacy, etc. Having not yet passed phase 3 clinical trial testing (by my last reading). As such, Thailand should not have so quickly purchased the vaccine which looks more like a political decision than a science-based decision. 

Nothing but the best for the hard working Health Workers on the front line who are to receive the Sinovac Vaccine.

I would not mind betting that there are some Private Hospitals and Government Officials Etc that are a tad miffed at Sonovacs lack of performance.

13 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand receives requests to register AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines

 

A woman wearing a face mask as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen in Bangkok, Thailand, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has received applications from AstraZeneca and Sinovac Biotech to register their COVID-19 vaccines for use in the country, the food and drug agency said on Tuesday.

 

Thailand previously ordered 63 million vaccine doses from the two companies, which would be enough to inoculate nearly half of its 70 million population.

 

Two million doses will be from Sinovac, which is expected to deliver its first 200,000 doses next month. The rest will be the AstraZeneca and Oxford University vaccine, which would be produced by Thai firm Siam Bioscience for local use and export.

 

The vaccine will need to undergo various safety assessments to be registered in Thailand, and once approved, they can be bought by private hospitals, said Food and Drug Administration secretary-general, Paisal Dunkhum.

 

"We're processing AstraZeneca's request, which is expected to be approved soon," Paisal said in a statement on Tuesday, without specifying a target date.

 

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said after a weekly cabinet meeting that everyone in the country would get the chance to be inoculated.

 

"I confirm that every Thai will be vaccinated," Prayuth said.

 

Thailand reported 287 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections to 10,834 since it detected its first case almost a year ago. It has recorded 67 coronavirus-related fatalities so far.

 

(Reporting by Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat; Editing by Martin Petty)

 

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