THE Public Health Ministry said this morning (Dec. 29) that the number of Omicron variant cases has now risen to 739 in Thailand with 488 patients coming from overseas and 251 local residents, Matichon newspaper said. The ministry also announced that there were 2,575 Covid cases and 17 deaths over the past 24 hours
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Virologist warns 72-hour ATK test result not good enough for countdown events
AN EMINENT virologist warned that research shows antigen test kit (ATK) results 72 hours earlier may not detect Omicron and this long a break means those infected could slip in and spread of infection at countdown events, Amarin TV said this afternoon (Dec. 28). Dr Anan Jongkaewwattana, director of Veterinary Health Innovation and Management
Read moreMinistry: If precaution not taken Omicron cases will soar to 30,000 a day
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry this afternoon (Dec. 27) warned that while there are currently 514 Omicron cases in the country with 90 percent asymptomatic if the public does not cooperate in preventing the spread of this infection the daily tally could soar to 30,000 cases and 170-180 fatalities, Siam Rath newspaper said. The ministry’s
Read moreTwo Westerners test positive for Omicron in Chiang Mai
A GERMAN and a British man who entered Thailand via Test & Go procedure have initially tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus in Chiang Mai with confirmation now awaited and both have been hospitalised, Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 26). This northern province’s Governor Mr. Prajon Pratsakul together with Dr. Waranyu Chamnongprasartporn, deputy
Read moreThousands of flights cancelled globally as Omicron mars holiday weekend
By Reuters staff, published by Cyprus Mail COMMERCIAL airlines around the world cancelled more than 4,500 flights over the Christmas weekend, as a mounting wave of Covid-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant created greater uncertainty and misery for holiday travellers. Airline carriers globally scrapped at least 2,401 flights on Friday, which fell on
Read morePM: No additional ticket sales at the door for New Year countdown events
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Dec. 25) ordered strict implementation of measures for holding New Year countdown events and forbade the sale of additional tickets at the door, Thai Rath newspaper said. Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said Gen. Prayut emphasised that those organising New Year countdown festivities must strictly implement
Read moreOver 60 foreign arrivals test positive for Covid-19
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said today (Dec. 25) that 63 foreigners who came to Thailand during Dec. 14-23 tested positive for Covid-19, TV Channel 7 said. The majority of the cases were from the US, totalling 13, followed by the UK, 11, and all were either found infected at the Test &
Read more3 British tourists test positive for Omicron in Hua Hin
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN Governor Sathien Charoenruen held an urgent press conference this evening (Dec. 24) to disclose that three British tourists who have been in Thailand for three to four weeks tested positive for Omicron variant of coronavirus upon undergoing a repeat test to return home, Sanook.com said. Dr. Wara Selawattanakul, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Read moreOmicron has spread to 98 countries while 205 are infected in Thailand
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said this afternoon (Dec. 24) that the Omicron variant of coronavirus has now spread to 98 countries with there being 973,256 cases and 6,562 deaths worldwide while Thailand has logged 205 cases, TV Channel 7 said. CCSA assistant spokeswoman Dr Apisamai Srirangsan said Omicron infection is soaring in
Read morePM: Only BMA’s New Year countdown events cancelled
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said via his adviser this evening (Dec. 23) that only New Year countdown events organised by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have been cancelled, meaning not those staged by the private sector, Matichon newspaper said. Ms. Natreya Thaweewong, the Prime Minister’s adviser who clarified this cancellation via Line messaging app to
Read moreAnutin orders legal action against Israeli tourist who has tested negative again
DEPUTY Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (Dec. 23) the Israeli tourist who fled quarantine at a Sukhumvit hotel and then went to Pattaya and on to Koh Samui where he has now tested negative for Covid-19 twice must still be prosecuted for refusing to wait for the initial test result that
Read moreIsraeli tourist claims being cleared of infection by second test on Koh Samui
THE Israeli tourist who fled a hotel in Sukhumvit area while waiting for his Covid test result that turned out positive and then went to Pattaya and on to Koh Samui surrendered to police on the island this afternoon but said he was not infected according to a second test he underwent on the
Read more104 Omicron cases in Thailand as tourists face additional rules
THE total number of Omicron cases in Thailand has now reached 104 with additional 13,000 tourists arriving in Bangkok and Phuket today (Dec. 22) who now face some new rules, Amarin TV said. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, head of the Public Health Ministry’s Department of Medical Sciences, said of the 104 Omicron cases some are
Read moreTest & Go entry procedure suspended immediately
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-ocha said after a meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee that the Test & Go entry procedure has been suspended from today (Dec. 21) but those who have registered to enter via this channel may still do so, Matichon newspaper said. Of the 200,000 people allowed
Read moreAnutin: No new Covid measures until 200,000 tourists have gone through
PUBLIC Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (Dec. 21) that as many as 200,000 tourists have to be taken care of before any new steps against the Omicron variant of coronavirus could be taken, Sanook.com said. Despite shopkeepers opposing the cancellation of the Test & Go entry procedure, the Disease Control Department is looking for
Read moreOmicron cases rise to 63, with 30 more being checked
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry said today (Dec. 20) that the number of Omicron variant cases rose to 63 as of yesterday afternoon with 30 more suspected to have likewise been infected with this Covid strain, TV Channel 7 said. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, the head of the Medical Sciences Department, said all except one were
Read more5 travellers test positive for Omicron in Phuket
PHUKET’S Public Health Office revealed today (Dec. 19) that five people arriving from abroad have tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus and all have been admitted to hospital for treatment, Siam Rath said. The five Omicron cases that emerged on the island are an American man, 31, a Swedish man, 36, a
Read moreOmicron infection climbs to 9 out of 14 potential cases
THE Public Health Ministry said this afternoon (Dec. 15) that one more patient has been confirmed to be infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus taking the total to nine out of 14 potential cases, Matichon newspaper said. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, head of the Medical Sciences Department, said the nine cases were confirmed by whole
Read moreTop official: Omicron likely to hit Thailand from mid-January
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry is now gearing up to take care of patients infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus with a top official expecting an influx of cases from mid-January onwards, Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 14). Dr. Somsak Ankasil, head of the Medical Services Department, said preparations were being made as one
Read more8 Omicron cases found among overseas arrivals, 3 more being checked
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry said this afternoon (Dec. 13) that eight overseas arrivals have tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 during Dec. 1-11 with confirmation whether three others too are similarly infected pending, Sanook.com said. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, head of the Medical Sciences Department, said the strain was found among travellers coming to
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