Those who have received the third shot reduce their risk of dying by 31 times. According to government figures, 81 per cent of the population has received their first shot, 73.8 per cent their second shot, but only 37.4 per cent have received their third jab. He also bemoaned the fact that only 41.5 per cent of the elderly population, who are most at risk, have received their third shot. The doctor also advised parents to have their children aged five to 11 vaccinated against Covid-19 before schools reopen later this month. Chakkarat presented the facts at the last Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting, which set the goal of declaring Covid-19 endemic by July.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 03, 2022 07:41 UTC