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9.42am BST
A hospital in Thailand taking reservations this week for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine was sold out in minutes – after offering shots via e-commerce platform Shopee.
With a worsening outbreak and worries about the efficacy of vaccines offered locally, appetite has quickly grown in Thailand for mRNA vaccines, which aren’t available until near the end of the year.
9.36am BST
A couple of quick sharp lines that are developing with the Tokyo Olympics. Firstly organisers are asking people not to spectate by the roadside for events like the road cycling, marathons and triathlons. Secondly, Reuters are snapping that one member of the Israeli Olympic party has tested positive for Covid.
