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First COVID-19 related death in Thailand

First COVID-19 related death in Thailand

13 Sept 08:37 Key points summarised by AI
  • Thailand reported its first death of a COVID-19 patient, a 35-year-old man who had also contracted dengue fever prior to the coronavirus infection.
  • The patient was cleared of the COVID-19 virus on February 16th after a month of treatment but subsequently died of lung and heart failure.
  • A medical panel will investigate the exact cause of death, as it remains unclear which infection contributed most significantly to the patient's demise.
  • Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha offered condolences to the family and assured the public of the high standards of Thailand's health system.
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