One shot per person will curb Covid-19 more efficiently, advises Thai lung expert


Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs.

BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs, a respiratory and critical care specialist at Bangkok’s Vichaiyut Hospital, is advising the government to administer one dose of Covid-19 vaccine to members of the public and migrant workers because the supply of the vaccines will not be able to meet the global demand.

He said Thailand has ordered 63 million doses, which will cover slightly over 30 million people at the rate of two doses per person.

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