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The rapid decline in school cases mirrors a wider trend of COVID infections,...

The rapid decline in school cases mirrors a wider trend of COVID infections,...

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Although 70% of the Thai population have been vaccinated, everyone still has a high chance of getting infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19, said Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs, a pulmonary disease expert at Vichaiyut Hospital.

Based on lab studies, scientists have said the Omicron strain should be given variant of concern status by health officials.

Thailand will try to strike a balance between keeping the economy functioning and safeguarding public health when the Covid-19 pandemic eases, says Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

The BA.2 virus -- a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant -- isnt just spreading faster than its distant cousin, it may also cause more severe disease and appears capable

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The Omicron sub-type has yet to become dominant in the U.S. though cases are on the increase.

An Omicron subvariant BA.2 also known as stealth Omicron has been detected in most US states making up 4% of all COVID-19 cases in the country.