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CU virologist warns of Covid surge after Songkran
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025
CU virologist warns of a likely Covid surge after Songkran, urges high-risk groups to stay vigilant and seek treatment promptly if infected
Flu cases not expected to surpass last year’s numbers, virologist says
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Leading virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan explains how the easing of Covid restrictions combined with prolonged cold weather have contributed to the current outbreak
Norovirus infection common during winter, says expert
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024
Norovirus outbreak is common during the cold season in Thailand, Chulalongkorn University's top virologist, Dr Yong Poovorawan, said on Wednesday.
Covid-19: from ticking time bomb to mild inconvenience
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
A leading virologist weighs in on the discussion of whether all those prevention measures and the push to get vaccinated were over the top
Non-severe diseases like Mpox will be difficult to eradicate, says top virologist
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2023
More than 120 people have tested positive for monkeypox (Mpox) in Thailand, the highest in the Asean region, top virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan said.
Virologist advises Pita to wait for vaccine against XBB strain
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat should wait for a vaccine that gives immunity against XBB or newer Covid-19 variants, a virologist at the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, has advised.
Thailand’s new Kraken, Orthrus strains evade immunity, virologist warns
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2023
The Kraken and Orthrus subvariants of Omicron recently found in Thailand can evade people’s existing immunity to Covid-19, Chulalongkorn University's top virologist warned on Wednesday.
No point in counting Covid cases anymore as virus is here to stay: top virologist
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2023
Covid-19 is not going anywhere and will soon become another seasonal disease like influenza, Chulalongkorn University’s top virologist said on Monday.
Over 80% of Thais have 'hybrid immunity' against Covid-19: virologist
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023
More than 80% of the Thai population has developed “hybrid immunity” to the Covid-19 virus from a combination of vaccination and infection, Professor Yong Poovorawan said on Saturday.
Healthy people in Thailand no longer need face masks: top virologist
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023
Leading virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan says it is no longer necessary for healthy people in Thailand to wear face masks given the high level of Covid-19 immunity.