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70% of new COVID-19 cases in Thailand are Delta variant – Dr. Yong

28 Sept 05:57 Key points summarised by AI

The Delta variant now constitutes 70% of new COVID-19 infections in Thailand, proving 1.4 times more transmissible than the Alpha strain.
Dr. Yong Poovorawan warns of an expected surge in infections due to the Delta variant's easy transmissibility, urging strict adherence to health safety measures and advising people to stay home.
Thailand is expanding its medical infrastructure by extending the Busarakham field hospital contract, adding 2,000 beds for a total of 4,000, and planning additional field hospitals in Bangkok to accommodate rising cases.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.