Free COVID-19 vaccinations stepped up ahead of increased foreign arrivals

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[FILE] A health worker administers the CoronaVac vaccine, at a makeshift clinic in Bang Khae Market, after hundreds of residents in the district tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Bangkok on March 17, 2021. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Due to an anticipated increase in foreign arrivals, Chinese tourists in particular, everyone, especially the those over 60, people with chronic diseases, pregnant women, those who weigh over 90kg, small children and those who have not been vaccinated, have been urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or to get booster shots.

 

COVID-19 infections are on the rise in several provinces. In the north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, for instance, over 600 cases were reported last week alone, with 14 fatalities, most of whom were unvaccinated.

 

The vaccination services are free of charge for Thais and foreigners at state hospitals or health centres nationwide.

 

In Bangkok, people who want to get vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine can just walk in to the Institute of Dermatology, near the Victory Monument, or make advance bookings. The institute will provide a free vaccination service from 9am until 3pm on January 12th, 13th and 16th to 20th.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/free-covid-19-vaccinations-stepped-up-ahead-of-increased-foreign-arrivals/

 

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[jcmj]

How the hell is it going to help getting a 2 year old vaccine for a different strain? 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Due to an anticipated increase in foreign arrivals, Chinese tourists in particular, everyone, especially the those over 60, people with chronic diseases, pregnant women, those who weigh over 90kg, small children and those who have not been vaccinated, have been urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or to get booster shots.

Never mind, the extra GDP that the Chinese bring will out-weigh the bad stuff.

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10 hours ago, jcmj said:

How the hell is it going to help getting a 2 year old vaccine for a different strain? 

Because the vaccine doesn't have to be a perfect match. It may be less effective against hospitalizations and death, but it is still effective.