More than 57,000 Thai frontline medics given Pfizer booster shot


BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): The Department of Disease Control said on Sunday (Aug 8) that from Aug 4 to 7, more than 57,000 medical professionals who had previously got two jabs of Sinovac vaccine were given a dose of Pfizer vaccine to boost their immunity against Covid-19.

The Ministry of Public Health has earmarked 700,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine from the total 1.5 million doses that have been donated by the United States,” DDC deputy chief Dr Sophon Iamsirithavorn said.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Thailand , covid-19 , Pfizer , booster , frontline , medics

Next In Aseanplus News

Trump says new tariffs on autos coming around April 2
PKR’s top leaders to decide on contests for president, deputy president posts
Chinese victims among four killed in Laos explosion
Jail for Singapore man who recruited money mules for scam syndicate, over S$3mil in ill-gotten gains involved
Philippines’ Manalo discusses South China Sea coordination with Rubio
How it's done: Tips for avoiding romance scams
Indonesian, British anti-graft agencies to boost cooperation
Thai police to return 10 Chinese suspects linked to actor's abduction
Modi-Trump hug sets stage for goodwill amid tariff minefield: Analysis
South Korean opposition calls for investigation of Yoon’s wife over texts with spy chief

Others Also Read