Maximum of 50,000 COVID-19 daily infections predicted after Songkran

13 Sept 11:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thai health officials predict a surge to 50,000 daily COVID-19 infections, 3,000 lung inflammation cases, and 150 fatalities after the Songkran holidays if current safety measures persist.
A worst-case scenario warns of 6,000 daily lung inflammation cases and 250 fatalities if restrictions are further eased, public cooperation declines, or vaccination rates remain low.
The Public Health Ministry plans to propose replacing RT-PCR tests for international visitors with rapid antigen tests, aligning with Thailand's move to reclassify COVID-19 as an endemic disease.
Authorities are urging the public to get booster jabs and vaccinations before Songkran to help control the expected post-holiday infection surge.

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