Bangkok hospitals postpone Covid-19 shots, citing vaccine shortages, SE Asia News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Thailand’s recently launched coronavirus vaccination campaign was hit by confusion in the capital on Monday (June 14) after at least 20 hospitals in Bangkok postponed Covid-19 inoculation appointments set for this week, citing delays in vaccine deliveries. The hospital announcements were made on their Facebook pages, while Bangkok’s vaccine booking app also sent messages saying appointments after Tuesday would be delayed, as officials sought to reassure the public over vaccine supplies. “There may have been confusion because private hospitals did not check with the Bangkok administration,” health minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters on Monday, adding that more…