BANGKOK, April 29 — Thailand recorded nine new Covid-19 cases, including two involving healthcare workers, and zero deaths today.
This is the third day that the number of new cases recorded was in single digit, bringing the cumulative figure nationwide to 2,947 while the death toll remained at 54.
Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Thaweesilp Wissanuyothin said a total of 2,665 patients had recovered and discharged from hospitals while 228 were still warded.
Out of the 2,947 total cases in the kingdom, Bangkok has recorded the highest number of cases at 1,488, followed by Phuket (213), Nonthaburi (157), Samut Prakan (113) and Yala (113), he said at the daily Covid-19 briefing here today.
Meanwhile, eight categories of venues in Bangkok will be allowed to resume operations soon following a meeting between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Bangkok’s Disease Control Department today.
BMA spokesperson Pongsakorn Kwangmuang said the CCSA would make an official announcement on the date of re-opening soon.
“All operators must follow regulations and measures to reduce risks of spreading the virus,” he told reporters today.
The eight categories of venues are restaurants and beverage stores; markets and flea markets; sports venues; parks; barbershops and hair salons; pet grooming; shops, hospitals and clinics; and golf courses and driving ranges.
Thailand first declared a state of emergency from March 26 to April 30 to contain the spread of Covid-19 and has now extended it by another month.
— Bernama
