1,911 new COVID cases and 18 additional deaths in Thailand

13 Sept 11:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand registered 1,911 new COVID-19 cases and 18 fatalities, escalating the number of hospitalized patients to 29,680, including 1,073 severe cases.
Most deaths were linked to underlying health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, with Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Nonthaburi experiencing the highest number of fatalities and rising infections.
Bangkok's health officials reported a 3.97% infection rate from recent screenings, indicating a significant need for hospital bed capacity.
Thailand confirmed voluntary vaccine access for all residents, targeting 70% population inoculation with 100 million doses for herd immunity, following the arrival of one million Sinovac vaccine doses.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 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.