BANGKOK: Dr Yong Poovorawan, head of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, has issued a public statement warning that Covid-19 is currently spreading significantly in Thailand, with more than 5,000 people hospitalised each week.
On Saturday, Yong posted an update addressing public concern about whether vaccination is still necessary. He explained that any disease that can be prevented should be, and while vaccination is one way, other methods like hand washing, mask-wearing, and avoiding crowded places remain important for reducing transmission.
