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Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Covid-19 cases double in Thailand, Bangkok tops with over 6,000 infections
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Bangkok reported the highest number of cases at 6,290, followed by Chon Buri (2,573), Rayong (1,680), Nonthaburi (1,482), and Samut Prakan (1,442). - Bernama pic BANGKOK: COVID-19 cases in Thailand surged to 33,030 last week with at least 6,000 infections reported in Bangkok, according to the Thailand Department of Disease Control. The department said the cases, recorded between May 11 and 17, more than doubled from the 16,000 cases reported the previous week. Local media reported that of the cases, 1,918 individuals were hospitalised while two fatalities were recorded in Sukhothai and Kanchanaburi provinces. Bangkok reported the highest number of cases at 6,290, followed by Chon Buri (2,573), Rayong (1,680), Nonthaburi (1,482), and Samut Prakan (1,442). Most infections were among individuals aged 30 to 39. The public has been advised to wear face masks and use an antigen test kit (ATK) immediately if they develop symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or fatigue. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia


The Star
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Covid-19 cases double in Thailand, Bangkok tops with over 6,000 infections
BANGKOK: Covid-19 cases in Thailand surged to 33,030 last week with at least 6,000 infections reported in Bangkok, according to the Thailand Department of Disease Control. The department said the cases, recorded between May 11 and 17, more than doubled from the 16,000 cases reported the previous week. Local media reported that of the cases, 1,918 individuals were hospitalised while two fatalities were recorded in Sukhothai and Kanchanaburi provinces. Bangkok reported the highest number of cases at 6,290, followed by Chon Buri (2,573), Rayong (1,680), Nonthaburi (1,482), and Samut Prakan (1,442). Most infections were among individuals aged 30 to 39. The public has been advised to wear face masks and use an antigen test kit (ATK) immediately if they develop symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or fatigue. - Bernama


The Sun
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Covid-19 cases double in Thailand, Bangkok tops with over 6,000 infections
BANGKOK: COVID-19 cases in Thailand surged to 33,030 last week with at least 6,000 infections reported in Bangkok, according to the Thailand Department of Disease Control. The department said the cases, recorded between May 11 and 17, more than doubled from the 16,000 cases reported the previous week. Local media reported that of the cases, 1,918 individuals were hospitalised while two fatalities were recorded in Sukhothai and Kanchanaburi provinces. Bangkok reported the highest number of cases at 6,290, followed by Chon Buri (2,573), Rayong (1,680), Nonthaburi (1,482), and Samut Prakan (1,442). Most infections were among individuals aged 30 to 39. The public has been advised to wear face masks and use an antigen test kit (ATK) immediately if they develop symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or fatigue.


The Sun
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Covid-19 cases double in Thailand
BANGKOK: COVID-19 cases in Thailand surged to 33,030 last week with at least 6,000 infections reported in Bangkok, according to the Thailand Department of Disease Control. The department said the cases, recorded between May 11 and 17, more than doubled from the 16,000 cases reported the previous week. Local media reported that of the cases, 1,918 individuals were hospitalised while two fatalities were recorded in Sukhothai and Kanchanaburi provinces. Bangkok reported the highest number of cases at 6,290, followed by Chon Buri (2,573), Rayong (1,680), Nonthaburi (1,482), and Samut Prakan (1,442). Most infections were among individuals aged 30 to 39. The public has been advised to wear face masks and use an antigen test kit (ATK) immediately if they develop symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or fatigue.