Thailand reports 8,656 new COVID-19 cases, 80 more deaths

[anchadian]

#PhuketSandbox update on Monday: One local case and no Sandbox cases with 72 patients in hospital. Also one more death bringing that total to nine.

 

WEEK ONE: 24 local + 1 sandbox = 25 cases

WEEK TWO: 29 local + 5 sandbox = 34 cases in five days

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1414545212559425540

 

[ThailandRyan]

1 minute ago, anchadian said:

#PhuketSandbox update on Monday: One local case and no Sandbox cases with 72 patients in hospital. Also one more death bringing that total to nine.

 

WEEK ONE: 24 local + 1 sandbox = 25 cases

WEEK TWO: 29 local + 5 sandbox = 34 cases in five days

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1414545212559425540

 

Safest place in all of Thailand it would appear to be if the numbers were, oops I meant are truthful. 

[2 is 1]

38 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Seems like a cust cotting exercise so instead of two AZ doses they just give one AZ and one Sino.They still haven't learnt cheap is not cheaper. 

Sinovac  is much more expensive than AZ! EU price for AZ is under 70 bth/jab! 

[anchadian]

1 hour ago, anchadian said:

#BreakingNews #newsupdate A new Covid-19 variant – a hybrid of the Alpha and Delta strains – has been discovered in Bangkok, the Department of Medical Sciences reported on Monday.

 

The new variant was found among seven workers who tested positive at a construction camp in the capital.

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40003142

Thai construction workers infected by hybrid of Delta and Alpha variants

A construction worker was found to be simultaneously infected by both the Alpha and Delta COVID-19 variants, while six others were infected with a hybrid strain of the two, according to Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday).

 

Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe, Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month.

 

The cases remain, however, of concern and follow-up monitoring is needed, to prevent infections by two virus strains at the same time from spreading to the point that the combination of the strains in a single host result in a new variant.

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-construction-workers-infected-by-hybrid-of-delta-and-alpha-variants/

[ThailandRyan]

13 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Thai construction workers infected by hybrid of Delta and Alpha variants

A construction worker was found to be simultaneously infected by both the Alpha and Delta COVID-19 variants, while six others were infected with a hybrid strain of the two, according to Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday).

 

Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe, Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month.

 

The cases remain, however, of concern and follow-up monitoring is needed, to prevent infections by two virus strains at the same time from spreading to the point that the combination of the strains in a single host result in a new variant.

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-construction-workers-infected-by-hybrid-of-delta-and-alpha-variants/

But, but, but, the D'man said it could never happen, I remember his post from awhile back....say it isn't true...Oh snap.

[Danderman123]

14 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Thai construction workers infected by hybrid of Delta and Alpha variants

A construction worker was found to be simultaneously infected by both the Alpha and Delta COVID-19 variants, while six others were infected with a hybrid strain of the two, according to Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday).

 

Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe, Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month.

 

The cases remain, however, of concern and follow-up monitoring is needed, to prevent infections by two virus strains at the same time from spreading to the point that the combination of the strains in a single host result in a new variant.

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-construction-workers-infected-by-hybrid-of-delta-and-alpha-variants/

I am sure those facilities are not truly sealed. There has to be some food delivery, and medical staff. 

 

So, the new variant is probably already out there. 

[FarFlungFalang]

31 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Thai construction workers infected by hybrid of Delta and Alpha variants

A construction worker was found to be simultaneously infected by both the Alpha and Delta COVID-19 variants, while six others were infected with a hybrid strain of the two, according to Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday).

 

Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe, Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month.

 

The cases remain, however, of concern and follow-up monitoring is needed, to prevent infections by two virus strains at the same time from spreading to the point that the combination of the strains in a single host result in a new variant.

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-construction-workers-infected-by-hybrid-of-delta-and-alpha-variants/

The Thai Delpha or Aldel Variant?

[wensiensheng]

1 hour ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Seems like a cust cotting exercise so instead of two AZ doses they just give one AZ and one Sino.They still haven't learnt cheap is not cheaper. 

I think someone may think it’s a way of rationing out the meager supply of AZ. Now only one dose instead of two, so can go twice as far. SMH

[FarFlungFalang]

36 minutes ago, 2 is 1 said:

Sinovac  is much more expensive than AZ! EU price for AZ is under 70 bth/jab! 

Touche! OK the only way I can weasel my way out of this is to say they are cheaper than Pfizer and Moderna.

[dinsdale]

New variant found in BKK being reported. Alpha+Delta hybrid. Ok old news on here. Sorry bit late. Well this should be interesting. Sure govt response will be it's just a misunderstanding. Everything is ok. People are not dying, soon to be tens of thousands not infected and openning up will go ahead as planned.

[Puwa]

41 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Thai construction workers infected by hybrid of Delta and Alpha variants

A construction worker was found to be simultaneously infected by both the Alpha and Delta COVID-19 variants, while six others were infected with a hybrid strain of the two, according to Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday).

 

Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe, Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month.

 

The cases remain, however, of concern and follow-up monitoring is needed, to prevent infections by two virus strains at the same time from spreading to the point that the combination of the strains in a single host result in a new variant.

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-construction-workers-infected-by-hybrid-of-delta-and-alpha-variants/

New mutations aside, the infection rates as quoted in that other paper are catastrophic:

 

Of all 1,737 workers at the construction site, 1,327 tested positive. Among them, 23.3% were infected with the Alpha variant and 73.7% with Delta.

 

That's 75% positivity!

[FarFlungFalang]

1 minute ago, dinsdale said:

New variant found in BKK being reported. Alpha+Delta hybrid.

Yeah we know!That's so five minutes ago!

[FarFlungFalang]

Just now, Puwa said:

New mutations aside, the infection rates as quotes in the BP are catastrophic:

 

"Of all 1,737 workers at the construction site, 1,327 tested positive. Among them, 23.3% were infected with the Alpha variant and 73.7% with Delta."

 

That's 75% positivity!

That's herd immunity! See the bubble and seal works and is now this is being implemented for the whole country!So we don't really need vaccines as the Thais are going old school!

[Naguu]

4 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

Yes, my wife is there now. I was shocked to see 105 cases. She says people wear masks to the market and shops etc, but around the village among themselves, hardly at all. It only takes one infected person, down goes a whole village.
 

It’s a very big province of course. I don’t know how widespread these cases might be.

Positive test results yesterday in Udon Thani.  Positive findings are growing rapidly.

[FarFlungFalang]

12 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

New variant found in BKK being reported. Alpha+Delta hybrid.

The PB are saying it's co-infection with people having two variants at the same time.

 

[DrJack54]

23 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

I think someone may think it’s a way of rationing out the meager supply of AZ. Now only one dose instead of two, so can go twice as far. SMH

I would perhaps feel nervous if I already had an AZ first shot and appointment in place for second shot.

 

What do you do with a greeting .."we have sinovac only. Take it or leave it".

 

That was always a possibility even prior to recent events surrounding Sinovac.

[anchadian]

Hello darkness, my old friend: the first evening of lockdown in Bangkok begins. BTS Mo Chit, usually packed around this time of the day with cars and passersby, is empty. Public transport will stop service at 9pm, while restaurants must stop selling takeaway at 8pm. #ล็อกดาวน์

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1414564322223673344

 

[wensiensheng]

32 minutes ago, Naguu said:

Positive test results yesterday in Udon Thani.  Positive findings are growing rapidly.

Thanks, I’ll send it to her. She will be able to read it…unlike me 55555

[dinsdale]

40 minutes ago, Puwa said:

New mutations aside, the infection rates as quoted in that other paper are catastrophic:

 

Of all 1,737 workers at the construction site, 1,327 tested positive. Among them, 23.3% were infected with the Alpha variant and 73.7% with Delta.

 

That's 75% positivity!

How many will die or have already died and how many deaths will be and have been covered up. 

[wensiensheng]

21 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I would perhaps feel nervous if I already had an AZ first shot and appointment in place for second shot.

 

What do you do with a greeting .."we have sinovac only. Take it or leave it".

 

That was always a possibility even prior to recent events surrounding Sinovac.

I have been waiting for an opportunity to get 2 AZ jabs. The light at the end of the tunnel just went out. 5555

[wensiensheng]

10 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Hello darkness, my old friend: the first evening of lockdown in Bangkok begins. BTS Mo Chit, usually packed around this time of the day with cars and passersby, is empty. Public transport will stop service at 9pm, while restaurants must stop selling takeaway at 8pm. #ล็อกดาวน์

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1414564322223673344

 

SMH, how to get herd immunity like this.

 

5555

[ThailandRyan]

When we left the condo for our evening run tonight in Lumpini Park the security guards reminded us to be back in before 9 pm and also reminded us that the park closed at 8.  We went for a quick jog and returned through the gates just as they were preparing to lock up the park.  It was fairly empty when we went and the guards also reminded us that they would be closing at 8 so not to dawdle.  We arrived back home just a few ago, and found an ambulance parked out front with the PPE suited EMS personnel waiting for someone who was inside our complex.  We of course walked around and in through the garage to the stairs and then the elevator.  Looks like we now have another infection in the building.  Waiting for the morning to see if another sign goes up by the juristic office and in the hallways on all floors.  We obviously did not stick around to see if we knew the individual.  Sad but it looks like we will also be curtailing our late night runs.  Time to use the treadmill I bought last year during the last lockdown.  Be safe folks.

[wensiensheng]

If you have had one dose of AZ, it seems that your second dose will still be AZ.
 

They talk in this article about shortening the time between 1st and 2nd jab by mixing sinovac and AZ. I’m not sure how they can do that when AZ is in such short supply. Perhaps the rate of 1st sinovac jabs will have to slow so as to match the AZ  doses that are available

 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thailand-covid-19-combine-sinovac-astrazeneca-vaccine-immunity-15205790

[Bkk Brian]

Breaking: Chonburi enacts new order, essentially all businesses, including gas stations and convenience stores, closed from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM overnight effective tomorrow. People are REQUESTED to stay home, although it is not a mandate like #Bangkok. Until further notice.

https://twitter.com/The_PattayaNews/status/1414577320271118338

 

[Bkk Brian]

Dear Lord, deliver us from all d temptations &selfishness. Fill us with empathy 4those not cared4 or abandoned by d govt due2 its incompetence. Grant us fortitude 2 endure d dark hours &not abandon those less fortunate.

https://twitter.com/PravitR/status/1414546486986121223

 

[blackcab]

Phyathai 2 hospital has updated their homepage.

 

They have clarified that they have 100 doses of vaccine available each day for non-Thai citizens who are applying via their website/Google form.

 

 

https://www.phyathai2international.com/

[Bkk Brian]

Latest official data. #DeltaVariant makes up 46% of all Covid cases in #Thailand now, up from 1/3 last week. In Bangkok, it’s 57%, expected to rise to 2/3 mid-July.

https://twitter.com/Thai_Talk/status/1414581840174714881

 

[fusion58]

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe, Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month.

After you tipped them off that you were coming for them and after they scattered like roaches, you mean?

[fusion58]

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Thai construction workers infected by hybrid of Delta and Alpha variants

 

Delta?

 

That's so last week.

 

There’s yet another COVID strain spreading. Here’s what you should know about the Lambda variant

 

https://fortune.com/2021/07/06/covid-lambda-variant-who-what-to-know-coronavirus/

 

Two Cases Of Kappa Covid Variant Detected In Uttar Pradesh

 

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/two-cases-of-kappa-covid-variant-detected-in-uttar-pradesh-2482881

 

 

[rabas]

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Thai construction workers infected by hybrid of Delta and Alpha variants

A construction worker was found to be simultaneously infected by both the Alpha and Delta COVID-19 variants, while six others were infected with a hybrid strain of the two, according to Director-General of the Medical Sciences Department Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday).

 

Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe, Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month.

 

The cases remain, however, of concern and follow-up monitoring is needed, to prevent infections by two virus strains at the same time from spreading to the point that the combination of the strains in a single host result in a new variant.

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-construction-workers-infected-by-hybrid-of-delta-and-alpha-variants/

"Expressing shock by the finding, while reassuring the public the seven cases were not severe."

 

Alpha and Delta each have several different mutations, combining them could further challenge vaccines. If would certainly give doctors even more reason to challenge the Government and health minster's vaccine plans.

 

"Dr. Supakit said this is why it was necessary to seal worker housing facilities in and around Bangkok late last month."

 

Not sure that will stop it ...  The 6 hybrid virus cases are out of the number they genetically sequenced, not the number of cases tested. So there are likely more.

 

I wonder which camp had the hybrid virus?