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2,542 pregnant women infected with COVID-19, 68 die in Thailand since April 1

13 Sept 11:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded 2,542 pregnant women and 134 newborns infected with COVID-19 between April 1 and August 28, resulting in 68 maternal and 24 infant deaths.
Health authorities emphasize prioritizing COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women, alongside the elderly and individuals with underlying diseases.
Vaccination efforts for pregnant women show limited progress, with only 37,357 receiving a first dose and 3,533 fully vaccinated out of a target of 500,000.
Bangkok and Samut Sakhon are identified as provinces with the highest number of COVID-19 infections among pregnant women.

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.