With nearly 375,000 cases and 84 deaths since the beginning of the year, Bangkok leads in infections.
Thailand is seeing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported nearly 375,000 cases nationwide since the beginning of the year, with 84 confirmed deaths.
According to the DDC’s Epidemiology Bureau, 23,352 new cases were registered as of Thursday. Of these, 22,399 people received outpatient treatment, and 953 were hospitalized. The highest number of new cases was recorded in Bangkok (9,193), followed by Rayong (1,088), Nonthaburi (729), Sa Kaeo (665) and Chonburi (611).
The highest number of cases was in the 30-39 age group (4,836 cases). This is followed by the 20-29 age group (4,514 cases) and people aged 60 and above (4,043 cases). The bureau noted a significant surge in infections between the 16th and 22nd weeks of 2024 when more than 80,000 new cases were reported.
Dr. Tira Voratanarat of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine expressed concern about the worsening COVID-19 situation in Thailand. He emphasized that the current incidence, hospitalization, and mortality rates for COVID-19 exceed those for seasonal influenza.
As of Thursday morning, Thailand had recorded 353,258 cases of influenza and 33 deaths, compared to 374,505 cases of COVID-19 and 84 deaths. Dr. Tira urged the public to take personal precautions. These figures indicate that the coronavirus situation is more serious than the usual seasonal flu in Thailand.
It should be noted that a significant number of Russian citizens live and work in Thailand. In this regard, increased precautions and timely vaccination, especially for age groups 30–39 and over 60, are particularly important for protecting the health of Russian citizens in Thailand.
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