Covid-19 News & Updates

[PeteC]

Record 21 Covid deaths, 1,891 new cases

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Thailand on Saturday reported 21 new coronavirus deaths, setting a new daily record and raising fatalities to 224, while 1,891 new cases brought the total to 67,044.

Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said of the deaths, 12 were women. The average age among the persons who died was 73 (between 39 and 90)

By location, 10 were in Bangkok, two each in Chon Buri and Samut Prakan, and one each in Ubon Ratchathani, Kalasin, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pathum Thani and Phetchaburi, said Dr Taweesilp.

Existing conditions and risk factors among the people who died were hypertension (10), diabetes (9), heart disease (4), high cholesterol (3), stroke (3), cancer (2), obesity (2), chronic lung disease (2), chronic kidney disease (4) and being bed ridden (4). Four of them said they did not have, or were not aware of, any existing conditions.

Of the 1,891 new cases, 1,884 were local infections — 1,799 confirmed among outpatients and 85 from mass testing. The remaining seven were imported cases, said Dr Taweesilp.

The 10 provinces with the most new cases were: Bangkok (739), Samut Prakan (142), Chon Buri (126), Pathum Thani (64), Chiang Mai (61), Surat Thani (52), Samut Sakhon (46), Nakhon Si Thammarat (46), Nonthaburi (44), and Ranong (33).

The seven new imported cases were quarantined arrivals from India (2) and one each from Singapore, Qatar, Denmark, Pakistan, and Italy. By nationality, they were five Thais (5), an Indian woman and a Pakistani man.

Of the 67,044 total cases since the pandemic started last year, 38,075 (56.79%) had recovered, including 1,821 discharged over the previous 24 hours. Of the 28,745 cases in hospitals, 829 were critical and 270 were on ventilators.

Global Covid-19 cases soared by 871,598 in 24 hours to 152 million. The worldwide death toll rose by 14,266 to 3.19 million.

The United States had the most cases at 33.1 million, up 59,906, followed by India, with a record daily increase of 402,110 to 19.2 million. Thailand ranked 103rd.

[Big Boy]

Today's Brief:

[PeteC]

More details when published.

"Thailand discovers 1,940 new cases of COVID-19 with 21 new deaths on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 68,984."

[HHTel]

It's certainly not over and nothing to celebrate yet (bar the reducing numbers here in HH) 21 more deaths! That must be around 100 in the last week. Worrying.

[thecolonel]

It's certainly not over and nothing to celebrate yet (bar the reducing numbers here in HH) 21 more deaths! That must be around 100 in the last week. Worrying.

Yes, you just knew when they announced a few days ago "the third wave has peaked!" that they were asking for trouble.

So in his first week as Covid Guru, the head honcho has a. absolved his government of any blame(Songkran, politicians in hostess bars in Bkk) and b. prematurely declared the worst is over!

Nice start!

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[PeteC]

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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Saturday reported 1,940 new cases and a record 21 deaths over a 24-hour period.

Eight deaths were in Bangkok, four in Chiang Mai, two each in Chonburi and Lamphun and one each in Nakhon Pathom, Tak, Rayong, Nakhon Sawan, and Udon Thani provinces.

The ages of those who succumbed to the virus ranged from 39 to 90. All of them reportedly suffered from chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other complications. The source of infection was mostly in the family and through contact with a patient.

Bangkok again led the list of most cases with 539, followed by 278 in Nonthaburi and 145 in Samut Prakan.

Of the 10 overseas travellers found positive in quarantine, seven were Thais who had returned from South Korea, Norway, South Africa, Sudan and Egypt. A German, an Indian, and a Pakistani coming from their respective countries also tested positive.

Meanwhile, 1,183 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Sunday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 68,984. Of these, 65,659 had been contracted locally, including 22,314 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,325 were returnees.

So far, 39,481 have recovered and been discharged, 29,481 patients are still in hospitals, and 245 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Sunday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 152.82 million (up by 795,819), 130 million of whom have recovered, 19.52 million are active cases (111,896 in severe condition) and 3.21 million have died (up by 12,882).

Thailand ranks 102nd on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 33.15 million, followed by India 19.56 million, Brazil 14.72 million, France 5.64 million, and Turkey 4.85 million.

Meanwhile, another 2,632 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 4,855 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 1,484,565.

Published : May 02, 2021

By : The Nation

[PeteC]

Bangkok Post version for today.

Almost 2,000 Covid cases, another 21 deaths Sunday

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... ths-sunday

[Big Boy]

Today's Brief:

[joelle]

Today's update

[PeteC]

Bangkok seems to be a ghost town. Many are staying off the streets it appears. Video below.

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[joelle]

As of now, 23 provinces have prohibited people from going out of their residences for limited hours during night time.

[HHTel]

From the BKK Post website:

Record 31 Covid deaths 2,041 new infections

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... infections

[PeteC]

More detail when published.

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[HHTel]

Only a few days ago the 'government' said:

The third wave of Covid-19 to hit Thailand is now past its peak and the outbreak situation is stabilizing in a downward trend, the government said on Thursday.

[PeteC]

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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Monday reported 2,041 new cases and a record high of 31 deaths over a 24-hour period.

Of the deaths, 10 each were in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, two each in Pathum Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat, and one each in Chachoengsao, Ang Thong, Phetchaburi, Suphanburi, Lopburi, Chaiyaphum and Ranong provinces.

The ages of those who succumbed to the virus ranged from 31 to 83, and all reportedly suffered from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other complications. They were mostly infected via family members or contact with a patient.

Bangkok again led the list of most cases with 675, followed by 277 in Nonthaburi and 161 in Samut Prakan.

Meanwhile, a 27-year-old Thai man who returned from Cambodia tested positive in quarantine.

Separately, 1,726 patients have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 71,025. Of these, 67,699 had been contracted locally, including 22,411 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,326 were returnees.

So far, 40,984 have recovered and been discharged, 29,765 patients are still in hospitals, and 276 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Monday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 153.48 million (up by 680,160), 130.79 million of whom have recovered, 19.48 million are active cases (111,780 in severe condition) and 3.21 million have died (up by 9,960).

Thailand ranks 100th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 33.18 million, followed by India 19.91 million, Brazil 14.75 million, France 5.65 million, and Turkey 4.87 million.

Meanwhile, another 1,598 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 744 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 1,486,907.

Published : May 03, 2021

By : The Nation