AstraZeneca drug cocktail succeeds in late-stage study to treat COVID-19

AstraZeneca has requested emergency approval from U.S. regulators for its antibody cocktail, the first protective shot other than vaccines against COVID-19, another potential major step in the global fight to combat the virus.

 

While vaccines rely on an intact immune system to develop targeted antibodies and infection-fighting cells, Astra’s biotech compound known as AZD7442 contains lab-made antibodies designed to linger in the body for months to contain the virus in case of an infection.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/astrazeneca-drug-cocktail-succeeds-in-late-stage-study-to-treat-covid-19/

2 minutes ago, anchadian said:

AstraZeneca drug cocktail succeeds in late-stage study to treat COVID-19

AstraZeneca has requested emergency approval from U.S. regulators for its antibody cocktail, the first protective shot other than vaccines against COVID-19, another potential major step in the global fight to combat the virus.

 

While vaccines rely on an intact immune system to develop targeted antibodies and infection-fighting cells, Astra’s biotech compound known as AZD7442 contains lab-made antibodies designed to linger in the body for months to contain the virus in case of an infection.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/astrazeneca-drug-cocktail-succeeds-in-late-stage-study-to-treat-covid-19/

Would this be used on it's own or as a booster?  Sounds like it might be another addition to the Merk pills that have been produced.  One day we may see OTC medication such as TheraFlu or things like Nyquil and Dayquil.

6 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

I just mentioned that in another thread, its the ones who don't report that you need to worry about although you cant blame them. As I understand it though, if a Thai takes a home test to find it positive then its worthwhile reporting it to get a food allowance and home medication if they are not suffering severe symptoms.

And will all those on Home medications and Isolation be included within the Daily Positives that are reported.

I think I already know the answer to my own question.

 

All hands on deck, Chiang Mai is supposed to be opening a sandbox on the 1st Nov!

 

Health officials race to curb spread of COVID-19 cluster in Chiang Mai’s Muang Mai market

 

Thai public health officials have been trying to track down 10 people from five different provinces who may have been exposed to COVID-19 during their visits to Muang Mai market in Chiang Mai, where 265 people, mostly traders and workers, have been found to be infected.

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Assistant Spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan said, today (Monday) that the Muang Mai and Sor Tor Gao market clusters, in which 91 people are infected so far, continue to spread, resulting in six additional clusters affecting another 106 people to date.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/health-officials-race-to-curb-spread-of-covid-19-cluster-in-chiang-mais-muang-mai-market/

7 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

All hands on deck, Chiang Mai is supposed to be opening a sandbox on the 1st Nov!

 

Health officials race to curb spread of COVID-19 cluster in Chiang Mai’s Muang Mai market

 

Thai public health officials have been trying to track down 10 people from five different provinces who may have been exposed to COVID-19 during their visits to Muang Mai market in Chiang Mai, where 265 people, mostly traders and workers, have been found to be infected.

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Assistant Spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan said, today (Monday) that the Muang Mai and Sor Tor Gao market clusters, in which 91 people are infected so far, continue to spread, resulting in six additional clusters affecting another 106 people to date.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/health-officials-race-to-curb-spread-of-covid-19-cluster-in-chiang-mais-muang-mai-market/

Yes, Chiang Mai is included in several provinces due to open on Nov 1 subject to no new large clusters.

 

Does this constitute as a new large cluster?

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by anchadian

16 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

All hands on deck, Chiang Mai is supposed to be opening a sandbox on the 1st Nov!

 

Health officials race to curb spread of COVID-19 cluster in Chiang Mai’s Muang Mai market

 

Thai public health officials have been trying to track down 10 people from five different provinces who may have been exposed to COVID-19 during their visits to Muang Mai market in Chiang Mai, where 265 people, mostly traders and workers, have been found to be infected.

 

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Assistant Spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan said, today (Monday) that the Muang Mai and Sor Tor Gao market clusters, in which 91 people are infected so far, continue to spread, resulting in six additional clusters affecting another 106 people to date.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/health-officials-race-to-curb-spread-of-covid-19-cluster-in-chiang-mais-muang-mai-market/

Another scene from Dad's Army, "don't panic, don't panic".

What's it going to be like when the hordes of tourists allegedly arrive?

Define a large cluster?

Clueless.

9 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Yes, Chiang Mai is included in several provinces due to open on Nov 1 subject to no new large clusters.

 

Does this constitute as a new large cluster?

If they only test with the ATK tests are they going to count it as a cluster, or only if they are tested via PCR, inquiring minds want to know?

 

Will they then just bubble and seal these folks in and still move on with the grand reopening, and as has been shown in the past will it be "Out of sight and out of mind", nothing to see here folks just move along...

 

 

The UK government has just updated their travel advice for Thailand: The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Thailand, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks

 

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand

2 minutes ago, anchadian said:

The UK government has just updated their travel advice for Thailand: The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Thailand, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks

 

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand

UK certainly know what the risks are then. Good news for returning expats too! 

1 minute ago, Kadilo said:

Who would have thought. 
 

They must have forgot to read this thread. 

Great news for your impending trip as well.

When you booked for?

23 minutes ago, anchadian said:

The UK government has just updated their travel advice for Thailand: The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Thailand, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks

 

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand

Its a pity Thailand does not do a reciprocal gesture.

 

From 11 October 2021, people who travel to Great Britain from Thailand and have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with doses from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson, will be able to visit the UK without quarantine.

https://twitter.com/prdthailand/status/1447466690363592708

 

The we have Thailand's requirements.............................

 

Latest on Thailand's Entry Regulation (For Alternative Quarantine Travellers) From 1 October 2021, quarantine period is reduced from 14 days to 7 or 10 days for all air travellers. This applies to all travellers, regardless of their port of origin.

https://twitter.com/prdthailand/status/1447456939374366720

 

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by Bkk Brian

4 hours ago, Cherrytreeview said:

1 in 20 with of an endemic disease is terrible.

Totally dehabilitating for the individual involved and the cost to the health care system in a civilised society.

However, it's nice of you to attempt to reply for the original poster.

You're welcome. However 1/20 of 1% (as per Khon Kaen) is not a reason for widespread angst among the general population no matter how debilitating for those in that category.

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by jerrymahoney

PM to say something ‘important’ tonight

 

The prime minister’s office says he will deliver an “important” address to the nation at 8:30pm, and social media is speculating it could address his poorly aged promise to reopen the country by Friday.

 

Although the topic of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s televised address is being kept under wraps, the comments class believe he might address his June vow to fully reopen the nation by mid-October, aka Friday.

 

Others believe he will announce something in response to complaints his administration is passing the buck on relief programs back to the public. Other members of the Twitterati are just fantasizing that he will step down.

 

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/pm-to-say-something-important-tonight/

Further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions to be decided on Thursday

 

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration’s (CCSA) will decide on Thursday (October 14th) whether to ease the semi-lockdown restrictions further after the first set of easing has seen decreased infections and mortality rates, although infections are increasing in a limited number of areas.

 

Apart from the current measures being reconsidered, the CCSA will also decide on finalised details of the reopening of some provinces on November 1st. Numbers aren’t the only factor, however, and if the is a rapid increase in infections, easing of lockdown measures will have to be reconsidered.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/further-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions-to-be-decided-on-thursday/

18 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

PM to say something ‘important’ tonight

 

The prime minister’s office says he will deliver an “important” address to the nation at 8:30pm, and social media is speculating it could address his poorly aged promise to reopen the country by Friday.

 

Although the topic of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s televised address is being kept under wraps, the comments class believe he might address his June vow to fully reopen the nation by mid-October, aka Friday.

 

Others believe he will announce something in response to complaints his administration is passing the buck on relief programs back to the public. Other members of the Twitterati are just fantasizing that he will step down.

 

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/pm-to-say-something-important-tonight/

Maybe he'll be announcing his resignation?  Or re-opening the bars?

1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Maybe he'll be announcing his resignation?  Or re-opening the bars?

I heard he may say sorry for the last 7 years...?..555

 

This just got tweeted however:

 

The PM will address the nation at 8:30pm. He is expected to officially announce the delay in reopening the country to fully vaccinated tourists without having to do quarantine. This was supposed to happen on Friday 15th October. It’s not known if he will announce a new date.

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1447539465354833930

 

COVID-19 Spreads Fast in Far South

 

BANGKOK, Oct 11 (TNA) – Southern border provinces face worse COVID-19 outbreaks than greater Bangkok and the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) urged local people to seek vaccinations because 60% of new fatalities in the far South never received a COVID-19 jab.

 

CCSA’s assistant spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangson said a small number of people in southern border provinces had been vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

The COVID-19 infection rate was 22% in southern border provinces while the rate in greater Bangkok stood at 19%, she said.

 

https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-801593

 

 

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by anchadian

19 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Maybe he'll be announcing his resignation?  Or re-opening the bars?

Could he change his mind that quickly? He said earlier today no drinking, no parties and no gambling.

BREAKING - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said in a televised address on Monday that fully vaccinated visitors from 10 safe countries including the UK, Germany, China, Singapore and the US can enter the country without quarantine starting on November 1.

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha also added that restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues will be allowed to reopen and sell alcoholic drinks from December 1.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1447555420604690438

 

"I know that such decision has risk and it is almost certain that the daily number of Covid cases will increase once we begin to relax measures but we will closely monitor the situation," Prayut said.

 

"This is the high season and we cannot miss this opportunity because I do not believe people will be able to cope with it if we missed this golden opportunity for two years in a row," Prayut said.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1447556030796206085

 

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by anchadian

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

PM to say something ‘important’ tonight

 

The prime minister’s office says he will deliver an “important” address to the nation at 8:30pm, and social media is speculating it could address his poorly aged promise to reopen the country by Friday.

 

Although the topic of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s televised address is being kept under wraps, the comments class believe he might address his June vow to fully reopen the nation by mid-October, aka Friday.

 

Others believe he will announce something in response to complaints his administration is passing the buck on relief programs back to the public. Other members of the Twitterati are just fantasizing that he will step down.

 

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/pm-to-say-something-important-tonight/

Sounds like he has resolved himself and the country to accept the possible risks in order to keep the country from completely imploding.

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by ThailandRyan

10 minutes ago, anchadian said:

BREAKING - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said in a televised address on Monday that fully vaccinated visitors from 10 safe countries including the UK, Germany, China, Singapore and the US can enter the country without quarantine starting on November 1.

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha also added that restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues will be allowed to reopen and sell alcoholic drinks from December 1.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1447555420604690438

 

"I know that such decision has risk and it is almost certain that the daily number of Covid cases will increase once we begin to relax measures but we will closely monitor the situation," Prayut said.

 

"This is the high season and we cannot miss this opportunity because I do not believe people will be able to cope with it if we missed this golden opportunity for two years in a row," Prayut said.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1447556030796206085

 

Thailand to end quarantine for some vaccinated visitors from Nov - PM

 

BANGKOK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Thailand will end coronavirus quarantine requirements for vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries starting Nov. 1, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday, as the Southeast Asian nation tries to revive its pandemic-hit economy.

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-end-quarantine-some-vaccinated-visitors-nov-pm-2021-10-11/

8 minutes ago, anchadian said:

BREAKING - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said in a televised address on Monday that fully vaccinated visitors from 10 safe countries including the UK, Germany, China, Singapore and the US can enter the country without quarantine starting on November 1.

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha also added that restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues will be allowed to reopen and sell alcoholic drinks from December 1.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1447555420604690438

 

"I know that such decision has risk and it is almost certain that the daily number of Covid cases will increase once we begin to relax measures but we will closely monitor the situation," Prayut said.

 

"This is the high season and we cannot miss this opportunity because I do not believe people will be able to cope with it if we missed this golden opportunity for two years in a row," Prayut said.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1447556030796206085

 

Now we just need to wait and see if a COE will also be needed. If this holds and is as he says then I could travel back to the US and return to my home here in BKK without jumping through any hoops which would be fantastic and definitely is a game changer.  They need to get the requirements and all of what he just said published in the royal gazette so that those wanting to come in December can make their plans now, and be ensured no changes occur.  They need to stick to what he said tonight if they wish to be taken seriously.

Just now, ThailandRyan said:

Now we just need to wait and see if a COE will also be needed. If this holds and is as he says then I could travel back to the US and return to my home here in BKK without jumping through any hoops which would be fantastic and definitely is a game changer.  They need to get the requirements and all of what he just said published in the royal gazette so that those wanting to come in December can make their plans now, and be ensured no changes occur.  They need to stick to what he said tonight if they wish to be taken seriously.

Exactly, details are needed now, COE, insurance, what happens if you test positive while here in Thailand, is an SHA booking required and do you need to stay in the same zone first etc etc. Lots yet to reveal.

1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Maybe he'll be announcing his resignation?  Or re-opening the bars?

The second part is a strong possibility from 01 December.

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by anchadian

Thai PM announces quarantine-free entry - for fully-vaccinated travelers from low risk countries - for 1st time since April 2020. From 1 November. But 10pm curfew stays for now, bars are closed, restaurants can’t serve alcohol till 1 December. Hospitality industry won’t be happy.

 

https://twitter.com/pakhead/status/1447561522297769991

 

This is indeed good news.  A happy Christmas awaits!

Full English version of the address includes this snippet which sounds promising and does not indicate the need for a sandbox arrangement.

 

"All that visitors will need do is to show that they are COVID-free at their time of travel with an RT-PCR test undertaken before they leave their home country, and do a test in Thailand, after which they will be free to move around Thailand in the same way that any Thai citizen can do."

 

https://www.thainewsreports.com/2021/10/11/national-address-of-the-prime-minister-of-thailand-on-monday-11-october-2021/

3 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Full English version of the address includes this snippet which sounds promising and does not indicate the need for a sandbox arrangement.

 

"All that visitors will need do is to show that they are COVID-free at their time of travel with an RT-PCR test undertaken before they leave their home country, and do a test in Thailand, after which they will be free to move around Thailand in the same way that any Thai citizen can do."

 

https://www.thainewsreports.com/2021/10/11/national-address-of-the-prime-minister-of-thailand-on-monday-11-october-2021/

It is what should have been happening all along as I said earlier today it was a huge inequity as well as a money grab by forcing them to stay in certain locations for 7 or 14 days.  It is the one reason I never flew back to the states and then return as the ASQ I would need to stay in, or the one i would have chosen is just 500meters from my home here in BKK.  It wasn't the money that was the issue that kept me from doing it, it was the principal as I live here and am not a tourist, yet would be treated like one.

60/10035=.006 or .6 %   A good number from a TAT point of view methinks

Edited October 11, 20214 yr by gk10012001

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