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13.35% of people in Bangkok’s 40 most crowded communities have COVID-19

7 Oct 11:44 Key points summarised by AI

Mass COVID-19 screenings in 40 of Bangkok's most crowded communities revealed an average infection rate of 13.35%, with the rate surging from 8.94% to 16.14% between two screening periods conducted by the Rural Doctors Society (RDS).
Positive cases were directed to secondary RT-PCR tests and home isolation, though some faced challenges in accessing these tests, prompting the RDS to collaborate with provincial hospitals and seek solutions for the rapid surge in infections.

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.