Two Thai women in hospital after COVID virus DNA found in their system

14 Sept 05:07 Key points summarised by AI

Two Thai women were hospitalized for observation after COVID-19 virus DNA was detected in their systems, despite previously being cleared from state quarantine.
Health officials clarified that the detected virus traces are dead and not transmissible, assuring these cases do not signal a second wave of infections.
Both women are under observation, and authorities are tracing close contacts as a precautionary measure, despite the low risk of local transmission.
The country maintains a low risk of locally acquired infection, with no new cases reported for over 80 days.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.