Total deaths in Thailand now 5
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One more death has been reported by The Public Health Ministry today, bringing the number of COVID-19 related deaths to 5. 91 new cases were also reported, with the accumulated total now standing at 1,136.
The new patients fall into 3 groups, as have most of the recent cases:
- 30 people in contact with previous cases or venues they are linked to – 5 from a boxing stadium, 7 from an entertainment complex, and 18 who were in contact with the previous patients.
- 19 people who arrived from other countries, lived/worked in crowded areas or places frequented by foreigners.
- The remaining 42 patients are under investigation for contact tracing.
Dr Anupong Suchariyakul, a specialist of the Disease Control Department, shared that 1,034 remain hospitalised, including 11 patients in critical condition on respirators. 97 patients have been discharged.
83% of the recorded cases are Thais, and 12% foreigners, Bangkok Post reported.
However, Dr Anupong shared in a positive note that no new cases have been linked to a religious ceremony in Malaysia, which had been a major source of cluster surges in Thailand.
Keep up with the COVID-19 situation in Thailand here:
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- Thailand Exceeds 1,000 COVID-19 Cases After 111 New Infections Reported Today
- Armed Forces Ordered To Set Up 24H Checkpoints Between Provinces Following Emergency Decree
- Thai Airways To Suspend Most International Flights By April Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
- Passengers Required To Wear Face Masks To Enter All Bangkok Rail Services From 25 March Onwards
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