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Thailand has reported 9,635 new coronavirus cases – doubling the previous daily record set last week – with more than 70% of the increase coming from prisons.
Thailand’s confirmed case total rose to 111,082, of which almost three-quarters – 82,219 – have been recorded since the beginning of April this year, when a new wave of coronavirus infections began.
Twenty-five deaths were reported on Monday, bringing the total number to 614.
Health authorities in Thailand reported 9,635 new confirmed Covid cases on Monday (AP/Anuthep Cheysakron)
Thailand had about 7,100 cases including 63 deaths in all of last year, in what was regarded as a success story in containing the virus.
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Prisons push Thailand s COVID-19 cases to new daily high
Health authorities in Thailand have reported 9,635 new coronavirus cases, doubling the previous daily record set last week
ByThe Associated Press
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Health authorities in Thailand reported 9,635 new coronavirus cases on Monday, doubling the previous daily record set last week. Over 70% of Monday’s increase 6,853 cases came from prisons.
Thailand s confirmed case total rose to 111,082, of which almost three-quarters 82,219 have been recorded since the beginning of April this year, when a new wave of coronavirus infections began. Twenty-five deaths were reported Monday, bringing total fatalities to 614.