Thailand reports highs for new COVID-19 cases and recoveries

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Thailand on Thursday (August 12) reported 22,782 new COVID-19 cases and 147 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.



● 22,407 new infections

● 375 prison / prison infections

 

● 23,649 recoveries

 

Thursday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 839,771 with 6,642 deaths. 
(Total infections since April 1: 810,908)
 
The news comes as 15,588 people in Bangkok, tested positive for COVID-19 using Antigen Test Kits (ATK), out of 141,516 (11%) screened between August 4th and 9th, according to the Ministry of Public Health today (Wednesday).

 

The tests were from the third round of active screening, conducted in congested communities in the capital by the ministry and rural doctors. 15,074 were subsequently sent for RT-PCR tests, with 2.1% or 323 of them found to be in a serious condition and 69.5% having only mild symptoms or were asymptomatic, said Deputy Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. Yongyuth Thammawut.

 

 

 

 

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[anchadian]

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1425621412971048962

[DrJack54]

Can someone explain exactly what "recoveries" mean in these daily released figures? 

[anchadian]

Chonburi Public Health Office has just announced they have 1,666 new cases and 11 more deaths. Most new cases are in Chonburi City (416), Bang Lamung/Pattaya (204), and Si Racha (544). 19,704 patients are now in care #COVID19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1425606514874613760

 

[anchadian]

NEW HIGHS - #COVID19 Update on Thursday: 22,782 new cases (375 from prisons) and 147 deaths. A new high of 23,649 released from care. Full details on at 12:30pm.

 

10 Aug: 19,843 - 235 dead

11 Aug: 21,038 - 207 dead

12 Aug: 22,782 - 147 dead

#โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1425619994369433604

 

[anchadian]

Most cases today are again in #Bangkok (4,856), followed by Samut Sakhon (1,779), Chonburi (1,739), Samut Prakan (1,736), Nonthaburi (729), Sisaket (623), Nakhon Pathom (621), and Ubon (526) * Numbers include inmates #COVID19 #โควิด19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1425623012829585415

 

[anchadian]

The number of Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia crossed 8.31 million, with 97,857 new cases reported on Wednesday, higher than Tuesday’s tally of 94,201. #Asean #Covid19 #TheNationThailand

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40004549

[Swimfan]

The peak has reached group will probably call it an artifact. They will be along soon.

[bkkcanuck8]

10 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Can someone explain exactly what "recoveries" mean in these daily released figures? 

Non-infectious, and not requiring hospitalization... is the typical meaning worldwide... not sure if Thailand has an additional spin on that (not necessarily fully recovered, and may never be if they were in the unlucky group with 'long covid').

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[brewsterbudgen]

10 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Can someone explain exactly what "recoveries" mean in these daily released figures? 

Didn't we go through this yesterday, without resolution? My guess it's people who have been discharged from hospital. Not really sure how else it can be measured.

[RotBenz8888]

19 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Can someone explain exactly what "recoveries" mean in these daily released figures? 

It can neither be based on negative followup tests or discharge from hospital. And of course impossible to follow up every case. It has to be some kind of algorithm with median time from onset to recovery is used, like 2 weeks for mild and 8 weeks for severe-(just a guess) 

 

 

Edited August 12, 2021 by RotBenz8888

[ThailandRyan]

16 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Most cases today are again in #Bangkok (4,856), followed by Samut Sakhon (1,779), Chonburi (1,739), Samut Prakan (1,736), Nonthaburi (729), Sisaket (623), Nakhon Pathom (621), and Ubon (526) * Numbers include inmates #COVID19 #โควิด19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1425623012829585415

 

Bangkok's numbers are on an upward trend despite an OP three days ago that indicated the numbers were declining.  There were those that thought we may have peaked here in Bangkok as well as with this wave, but as you can clearly see this is not the reality.  Add in the fact that over 90% of known cases are of the delta variant and one can also see how virulent and deadly this wave has been to Thailand.  As far as recoveries go, we know that those are not really 100% recovered folks who have no symptoms but are those that are being sent home to isolate with medications so that more serious cases can be admitted.   True the ATK rapid test kits are assisting in identifying those who are positive, but then those cases are only added to the totals when a PCR test is done to confirm the positive result and then is needed for admittance to a field hospital, a hospitel or the hospital itself. 

 

It is interesting to see that the number of deaths has declined for the day, and to understand that we must look at the total number currently in the CCU's and the ICU's and on ventilators, as well as those that may have passed at home before getting to a hospital to identify the trend as it relates to numbers from approximately 2 weeks ago.  Without treatment and by staying at home I realize that people may die sooner as they do not have the proper equipment to assist them in prolonging life or saving their lives.  At the end of the day It is what it is, and in retrospect to the numbers we are seeing this will be a hard fought win when it does come.  I hope that the vaccinations can continue at a trend of 500K a day, and that the most vulnerable can be treated. 

 

As far as the tourism areas, we see that Phuket's numbers released last night were up over 100, and then Chonburi's numbers have again increased to numbers that show a definitive increase with the highest yet.  Wherever you are in Thailand, please stay safe and take care the best you can of yourselves and family. 

 

If you can get vaccinated I am ecstatic for you, and if you are having problems getting a vaccination just keep trying your hardest, but do not jeopardize yourself by putting yourself into a super spreader event if you can help it.

Edited August 12, 2021 by ThailandRyan

[bkk6060]

Over 5,000 serious and 1,000 on ventilators very sad to see this. I am sure they have the information would like to know how many of them have been vaccinated and if so what vaccine they received.

Edited August 12, 2021 by bkk6060

[jacko45k]

12 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Can someone explain exactly what "recoveries" mean in these daily released figures? 

Yes these numbers that have suddenly been highlighted in an effort to dampen the concern. It used to be those who went into quarantine facilities after testing positive, and were usually held for 12-14 days, and released as cured, or no longer infected. We now know many are sent home to self isolate. Perhaps they call them back and say 'how you feeling now', and if the reply 'fine' it is added to that list. Sadly that doesn't mean the hospital facilities are necessarily under less pressure. 

[cyril sneer]

1 minute ago, bkk6060 said:

Over 5,000 serious and 1,000 on ventilators very sad to see this. I am sure they have the information would like to see how many of them have been vaccinated and what vaccine they received.

that information won't be shared unless they have been vaccinated with AZ, Moderna, Pfizer, Sputnik, Johnson and Johnson etc.

[Laughing Gravy]

22 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Can someone explain exactly what "recoveries" mean in these daily released figures? 

In layman's terms they are trying to polish a curd.

[Gottfrid]

Now it´s so bad, that they since 2 to 3 days back started to publish recoveries together with new cases. We do all in over power to not make it sound so bad. However, the world is watching and what we see is the reality.

Edited August 12, 2021 by Gottfrid

[Blumpie]

Well I was hopeful this was going to go down like it did in India.  Not yet I see.  23k nearly daily.  ????

[koratkarlos]

23 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

we see that Phuket's numbers released last night were up over 100,

Was keeping cases under 100 a condition for continuation of the Phuket Sandbox?  And if so what will happen now?

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, koratkarlos said:

Was keeping cases under 100 a condition for continuation of the Phuket Sandbox?  And if so what will happen now?

Nothing. Just redefine the parameters and definitions.

Think the first flight from HK landed Aug 10.

Nothing can stall the sandbox. 

Edited August 12, 2021 by DrJack54

[DaveSamutP]

I think this is an artefact or anomaly. The peak was likely already reached. 

[ThailandRyan]

4 minutes ago, koratkarlos said:

Was keeping cases under 100 a condition for continuation of the Phuket Sandbox?  And if so what will happen now?

Not sure it was contingent on just over 90 as the original article stated.  The sandbox as far as those arriving has shown a few infections, but the real question is how many of those working in the sandbox venues have tested positive after being vaccinated.  We never hear about that now do we.  I do not wish a failure of the sandbox schemed, I just want to ensure that those arriving are not in danger of becoming infected by someone on the island they are around.  The cases of those isolating at home on Phuket who have been tested with the ATK rapid tests is also an unknown.  I would hope there would be full disclosure of all so people can make informed decisions on their travel and visitation.

 

Waiting to see todays numbers for all the provinces to see where it is growing.  Looking over the past two weeks for Udon Thani the numbers have dropped into the 100's and then pushed up over 200 then dropping back down and then going up again.  Not sure what's really going on their.

[Swimfan]

5 minutes ago, DaveSamutP said:

I think this is an artefact or anomaly. The peak was likely already reached. 

We were expecting you

[ThailandRyan]

5 minutes ago, DaveSamutP said:

I think this is an artefact or anomaly. The peak was likely already reached. 

Artie Fact is on vacation and only shows up when he wants to it seems......numbers are what it is, and his numbers are pulled from a magicians hat, or is it more like Carnac the Magnificent.

[Olmate]

42 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said:

It can neither be based on negative followup tests or discharge from hospital. And of course impossible to follow up every case. It has to be some kind of algorithm with median time from onset to recovery is used, like 2 weeks for mild and 8 weeks for severe-(just a guess) 

 

 

Algorithim! Thats a goodone.. Surprised you haven,t been flooded with likes.

[Danderman123]

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

Artie Fact is on vacation and only shows up when he wants to it seems......numbers are what it is, and his numbers are pulled from a magicians hat, or is it more like Carnac the Magnificent.

Probably someone could look at the daily numbers and find clear patterns when decreases over two or three days are followed by a spike.  It seems that numbers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are consistently the highest.

 

It’s an artifact ™️.

[fredscats]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Can someone explain exactly what "recoveries" mean in these daily released figures? 

There is a sting in the tail of covid,complete recovery I very much doubt,can hang on for months

[Macrohistory]

48 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Didn't we go through this yesterday, without resolution? My guess it's people who have been discharged from hospital. Not really sure how else it can be measured.

 

I'm betting most of us know someone or know of someone who was discharged from the hospital even though they were still sick.  Maybe given a couple of weeks worth of favipiravir and paracetamol and told to take it easy.  If the authorities are counting these people as "recovered," they they're juking the stats.  (Which would be s-h-o-c-k-i-n-g!  55)

 

[ThailandRyan]

4 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

Probably someone could look at the daily numbers and find clear patterns when decreases over two or three days are followed by a spike.  It seems that numbers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are consistently the highest.

 

It’s an artifact ™️.

So you say, darn that actually makes about as much sense as saying the numbers porpoise.....lol