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Adverse symptoms in seven Sinovac recipients
Adverse symptoms in seven Sinovac recipients
THAILAND: Seven people in Thailand have suffered from partial paralysis after receiving CoronaVac, the Chinese-manufactured Sinovac vaccine, a doctor from Chulalongkorn University has said.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to test unvaccinated, untested arrivals! Booster shots likely? || April 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to test unvaccinated, untested arrivals! Booster shots likely? || April 20
PHUKET XTRA - April 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket to test unvaccinated, untested arrivals |:| Booster shots likely later |:| Vaccines arrive in Phuket |:| Schools to open May 17 |:| Thailand Covid deaths up |:| James Bond Island recovery efforts |:| Thailand heads to ASEAN summit Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Foreigners reminded to follow disease prevention guidelines
Foreigners reminded to follow disease prevention guidelines
PHUKET: A reminder was issued today (Apr 20) by Phuket Immigration for foreigners to continue to comply and cooperate with COVID-19 health and safety measures and investigations.
Man escapes serious injuries as pickup hits tree
Man escapes serious injuries as pickup hits tree
PHUKET: A man escaped serious injuries after he lost control of his pickup truck and hit a tree on the northbound section of Thepkrasattri Rd in Mai Khao early this morning (Apr 20).
Thanathorn floats ‘four changes’ to deal with COVID
Thanathorn floats ‘four changes’ to deal with COVID
THAILAND: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has suggested “four changes” involving vaccine procurement and distribution, relief measures and bureaucratic attitudes to contain the third wave of COVID-19.
99,480 vaccine doses arrive in Phuket
99,480 vaccine doses arrive in Phuket
PHUKET: Nearly 100,000 doses of the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine ‘CoronaVac’ arrived in Phuket yesterday (Apr 19) to provide the second vaccination injection for the people who received their first jab earlier this month.
Phuket to start testing unvaccinated, untested domestic arrivals
Phuket to start testing unvaccinated, untested domestic arrivals
PHUKET: Starting tomorrow (Apr 21), all people flying into Phuket will be subjected to an “Antigen Rapid Test” for COVID-19 unless they can prove they have been fully vaccinated or have had a test confirming they are are not infected with COVID-19 within 72 hours of arriving on the island.
‘Self-serving’ Super League opens unprecedented conflict in European football
‘Self-serving’ Super League opens unprecedented conflict in European football
FOOTBALL: Plans for a Super League announced by 12 of European football’s most powerful clubs plunged the game into an unprecedented crisis yesterday (Apr 19) as the UK government threatened to invoke competition law to block a breakaway.
‘Recover at home’ virus plan
‘Recover at home’ virus plan
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry has reacted to the spike in COVID-19 infections by drawing up a plan to allow patients with less serious symptoms to self-quarantine at home to save hospital beds for the most serious cases.
Booster shots likely needed, expert says
Booster shots likely needed, expert says
THAILAND: Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as those who have fully recovered against the disease, are likely to need booster shots to maintain sufficient protection against reinfection, a virus expert is warning.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid closures extended as Thailand cases hit +43,000 || April 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Covid closures extended as Thailand cases hit +43,000 || April 19
PHUKET XTRA - April 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Entertainment venues, indoor fitness centers closed until May 1st |:| 30 Chalong cops in self-quarantine |:| Public EV buses for Phuket |:| Turtle nest found in Rawai! |:| Thailand Covid update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Efforts underway to prevent iconic James Bond Island from collapsing
Efforts underway to prevent iconic James Bond Island from collapsing
PHUKET: Efforts are underway to determine the natural erosion of the base of Koh Tapu, better known as ‘James Bond Island’, in Phang Nga Bay in the hope of preventing the iconic pillar of rock from toppling into the sea.
Mourinho sacked by Tottenham
Mourinho sacked by Tottenham
FOOTBALL: Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham just six days before they play Manchester City in the League Cup final, the club announced today (Apr 19).
Major power outages to affect Patong
Major power outages to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Patong tomorrow (Apr 20) and on Thursday (Apr 22) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Cherng Talay falls, Phuket COVID infections reach 208
Cherng Talay falls, Phuket COVID infections reach 208
PHUKET: Phuket now has confirmed infections in every subdistrict on the island, after Cherng Talay recorded 12 confirmed COVID infections over the weekend.
Phuket arrivals in other provinces face quarantine measures
Phuket arrivals in other provinces face quarantine measures
PHUKET: People from Phuket heading for Surat Thani or even Krabi now face quarantine on arrival now that Phuket has been classified as a ‘red zone’ for COVID infections amid the current outbreak.
Leicester, Chelsea reach FA Cup Final
Leicester, Chelsea reach FA Cup Final
FOOTBALL: Leicester reached the FA Cup final for the first time in 52 years as Kelechi Iheanacho’s solitary goal earned a 1-0 win over Southampton in front of 4,000 fans at Wembley yesterday (Apr 18). They will face Chelsea who defeated Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday thanks to a Hakim Ziyech goal.
Turtle nest found near Promthep Cape
Turtle nest found near Promthep Cape
PHUKET: Officers at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) have confirmed that a nest of eggs believed to have been laid by a green sea turtle has been found on Laem Pai Beach, in Moo 6, Baan Laem Promthep, Rawai, near the southernmost point of the island.
30 Chalong Police officers ordered to self-quarantine
30 Chalong Police officers ordered to self-quarantine
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannoo has played down concerns over 30 officers at Chalong Police Station being ordered to self-quarantine after it became known that two people now confirmed as infected with COVID-19 had visited the police station on April 10-11.
Fatal Tesla crash believed to be driverless
Fatal Tesla crash believed to be driverless
WORLD: Two men were killed in a crash in Texas while riding in a Tesla car that police said almost certainly had no one behind the wheel, US media reported yesterday (Apr 18).