Thailand records new Covid-19 death toll high at 34 while logging 1,983 new cases

13 Sept 06:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a record-high daily COVID-19 death toll of 34, coupled with 1,983 new infections, including 1,226 severe cases and 401 requiring ventilators.
Bangkok and its peripherals remain hotspots, with Bangkok logging 976 new cases, while infection rates in other parts of the country show signs of leveling off.
Most of the 34 fatalities, aged 33-93, had underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, underscoring the risk for vulnerable populations.
Health officials express serious concern over the increasing number of severe cases needing ventilators, stressing that early hospital admission significantly improves patient survival rates.

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.