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Delta variant now 95.4% of Bangkok’s new cases, spreads to almost all provinces

13 Sept 15:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Delta variant now accounts for 95.4% of new COVID-19 infections in Bangkok and 91.9% nationwide, becoming the dominant strain in Thailand.
It has rapidly spread to 76 out of Thailand’s 77 provinces, with only Suphan Buri not yet officially reporting a Delta case.
Public health officials strongly advise strict adherence to safety measures, including consistent mask-wearing and social distancing, as daily infections average 20,000 cases.
The Medical Sciences Department also cautions against antibody tests, stating they are unnecessary and do not guarantee protection against new variants.

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.