Market-related COVID-19 infection clusters found in 21 Thai provinces

1 Oct 21:20 Key points summarised by AI

COVID-19 infection clusters linked to markets have emerged in Bangkok and 20 other Thai provinces, prompting a warning from the CCSA about a potential surge post-Chinese New Year.
The CCSA mandates strict compliance with health measures in all markets, including full vendor inoculation and thorough disinfection, encouraging public reporting of non-compliant venues.
Beyond markets, authorities express concern over infection clusters stemming from religious activities and weddings in several provinces.
New guidelines for schools detail specific closure protocols based on the number of infected students, aiming to contain outbreaks while minimizing disruption.
Thailand has initiated Pfizer vaccinations for children aged 5-11, prioritizing those with underlying health conditions before expanding to healthy students in schools.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.