Kids face random testing for on-site classes in new termStudents receive a dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Surasak Montree School in Bangkok on Wednesday. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)Random antigen testing will be carried out among school children before the new term begins next month, says deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek. Ms Rachada said the antigen test would boost the confidence of students and parents ahead of on-site classes resuming on Nov 1. Since the launch of nationwide Pfizer inoculations for people aged 12-18 on Oct 7, 150,190 have received their first dose and 1,825 have had both injections. Pfizer-BioNTech is seeking approval from the US's Food and Drug Administration for the use of its vaccine on children aged 5-11, said Ms Rachada.

Source: Bangkok Post October 09, 2021 22:18 UTC