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Bangkok, Aug 20 (EFE/EPA).-Thai researchers from Chulalongkorn University collected Friday samples to test a device which detects Covid-19 from perspiration at a market in Bangkok. Researcher Assistant Professor Chadin Kulsing from the Chemistry Department, Science Faculty of Chulalongkorn University, who is working on the the portable device to detect Covid-19 told Efe the machine takes about 15 minutes to show a result with an accuracy rate of nearly 95 percent.Data collection showed Covid-19 patients have some chemicals that were very distinct that are likely to come from aromatic substances produced by certain bacteria in the perspiration of the coronavirus patients, according to professor Chadin.(Camera: NARONG SANGNAK)SHOT LIST: THAI RESEARCHERS FROM CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY COLLECTING DATA SAMPLES AT A LOCAL MARKET IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.
Bangkok, May 4 (EFE/EPA).- Thai health officials collected samples Tuesday during a COVID-19 nasal swab test drive at a community sports center in Bangkok.Several communities around Bangkok are receiving COVID-19 testing as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration steps up efforts to contain Covid-19 contagion. (Camera: DIEGO AZUBEL)SHOT LIST: COVID-19 SWAB TESTS CARRIED OUT IN A LOCAL COMMUNITY IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.
Bangkok, Jan 14 (EFE/EPA).- Bangkok's major fresh market was closed down and disinfected Thursday after a number of vendors were found to have been infected with the COIVD-19 disease. Thailand has so far recorded 11,262 cases and 69 deaths of the novel coronavirus. (Camera: DIEGO AZUBEL).SHOT LIST: HEALTH AUTHORITIES DISINFECT KLONG TOEY WET MARKET IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.
People queue outside a Covid-19 test center as Germany hits a record 100,000 daily Covid-19 cases. Germany's daily toll of new Covid-19 cases has topped 100,000 for the first time, according to data from the country's public health agency. IMAGES
Colombo, Oct 11 (EFE/EPA).- The Sri Lankan government started a COVID-19 vaccination program for all university students. The Indian Ocean island nation is preparing for a full reopening of all schools, universities, and higher education institutes in an effort to avoid a slump in the education system in the country. Education institutions have been closed for nearly six months with strict restrictions due to the spread of the coronavirus disease pandemic. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE). SHOT LIST: SRI LANKAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE DURING A SPECIAL VACCINATION PROGRAM AT SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA UNIVERSITY, IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.