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Thailand on Wednesday (November 17) reported 6,524 new COVID-19 cases, 7,191 recoveries and 56 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 6,131. Prisons: 393

▶︎ Recoveries: 7,191

▶︎ Total infections since April 1: 2,008,361

▶︎ Total recoveries since since April 1: 1,898,217

 

Wednesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,037,224 with 20,199 deaths.

 

The news comes as sSeveral parents have complained about the costs of weekly antigen COVID-19 tests required by many private schools, even though it is not a requirement by the Education Ministry.

 

The ministry has clarified that it does not require students to be subject to antigen tests for COVID-19 on a weekly basis, and that such tests are required only when there are infections at school or nearby communities, following many parents’ demand to the ministry to cover the expenses for the antigen test kits (ATKs).

 

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PCR test positive cases, total of 6,524 official new infections. 56 official covid deaths recorded.

 

Rapid tests positive cases, 2,029 bringing the total of PCR and ATK results to 8,553

https://ddc.moph.go.th/covid19-dashboard/

 

Rolling 7 day average chart (up to 15 Nov) and bar chart of both PCR and ATK totals

https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/thailand

Getting better!!!!

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1460772368402587648

 

The number of Covid-19 cases crossed 13.65 million across Southeast Asia, with 27,014 new cases reported on Tuesday. #Asean #COVID19 #TheNationThailand

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40008907

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

The ministry has clarified that it does not require students to be subject to antigen tests for COVID-19 on a weekly basis, and that such tests are required only when there are infections at school or nearby communities

Instead of allocating a budget to pay for these tests the government now says they are only necessary when there is an outbreak? How about having the tests weekly and finding out about any potential outbreak before it happens, could save some unnecessary school closures

33 minutes ago, webfact said:

The ministry has clarified that it does not require students to be subject to antigen tests for COVID-19 on a weekly basis, and that such tests are required only when there are infections at school or nearby communities, following many parents’ demand to the ministry to cover the expenses for the antigen test kits (ATKs).

I understand the difficulties and cost but once again we see reactive rather than proactive policy. It is a known fact that Delta spreads very, very rapidly. So what to do? Wait for an outbreak. This may be a reasonable thing to do IF vaccination levels support this approach. They don't.

 

New South Wales approach.

 

"Students will be given rapid antigen tests to take twice a week at home to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in classrooms, and those who are close contacts of a case can use them to reduce the length of their isolation under a plan to reduce disruption to schools.

The tests will be trialled in hard-hit Albury in southern NSW from next week, where almost every school has been forced to shut due to a COVID-19 case in the past two weeks. Some have been shut twice. Across NSW, more than 40 schools have shut since Sunday."

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-school-students-given-rapid-antigen-tests-to-check-for-covid-19-20211028-p5944s.html

Edited November 17, 20214 yr by dinsdale

17 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said:

Getting better!!!!

Seems to be but if you add ATK the infection numbers this what the numbers look like for this wk. 

Sun. 9950

8429

7498

8020

8553

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Seems to be but if you add ATK the infection numbers this what the numbers look like for this wk. 

Sun. 9950

8429

7498

8020

8553

Kinda heading in the right direction.  Especially if you compare to a month ago or 2.

Just now, Jeffr2 said:

Kinda heading in the right direction.  Especially if you compare to a month ago or 2.

Sure. It's trending down. I wonder though if testing is trending down at the same time.

Pattaya area warns people who visited a restaurant in relation to Chonburi confirmed Covid -19 cases

 

Anyone who visited the Puyai Note Wild Food restaurant on Sukhumvit – Pattaya 54 Road from November 5th to November 12th, 2021, or had close contact with the restaurant staff plase take an ATK test.  Anyone who bought food from the restaurant please also monitor yourself.

 

https://thepattayanews.com/2021/11/16/pattaya-area-warns-people-who-visited-a-restaurant-in-relation-to-chonburi-confirmed-covid-19-cases/

Phuket 52 new cases and one more covid death

https://www.facebook.com/NewshawkPhuket/posts/3037894366460399

UPDATE: 6,524 confirmed cases, 2,029 probable cases (ATK), and 56 deaths (0.99%). Out of 91,382 patients , 43,649 are in hospital, 35,586 in hospitel and 6,050 in home/community isolation. There are 1,739 in a serious condition (-36) with 407 on ventilators (-4) #Thailand

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1460788610383286278

Static figures today regarding the number of total cases.

 

Health officials on Tuesday (Nov 16) reported 60 new COVID-19 cases, 28 were found in Hua Hin.

Elsewhere in the province, 11 cases were found in Pranburi, zero cases in Sam Roi Yot, zero cases in Kuiburi, 4 cases found in Thap Sakae, 1 case in Bang Saphan, 2 cases in Bang Saphan Noi, and 14 cases in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan.

No deaths were report today.

Officials said they discovered a new cluster at a freight forwarding company located in Hua Hin Soi 15.

 

Nov 16: Prachuap reports 60 new COVID-19 cases, 28 cases in Hua Hin - Hua Hin Today English Newspaper Info, Reports, Events and News Social Life

 

 

54 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Instead of allocating a budget to pay for these tests the government now says they are only necessary when there is an outbreak? How about having the tests weekly and finding out about any potential outbreak before it happens, could save some unnecessary school closures

They have never ever gotten out and ahead of anything covid related here. The answer is to wait, then bubble and seal it or close it and never report on it again.  It is sad especially now that they have opened schools and tourism. I applaud the wanting  to appear in control however it's not being honest.

Edited November 17, 20214 yr by ThailandRyan

The CCSA has refused TAT’s request to change PCR testing on arrival to the quicker and cheaper ATK testing. Meanwhile, Cambodia has now dropped quarantine and PCR testing for vaccinated arrivals making it more attractive to international holidaymakers

 

https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-waive-quarantine-requirements-nov-15-no-pcr-test-required

Just now, anchadian said:

The CCSA has refused TAT’s request to change PCR testing on arrival to the quicker and cheaper ATK testing. Meanwhile, Cambodia has now dropped quarantine and PCR testing for vaccinated arrivals making it more attractive to international holidaymakers

 

https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-waive-quarantine-requirements-nov-15-no-pcr-test-required

Looks like it will be Happy Holidays in Cambodia with money incoming to the country.

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Seems to be but if you add ATK the infection numbers this what the numbers look like for this wk. 

Sun. 9950

8429

7498

8020

8553

Previous post is incorrect. Sorry.

Sun. 8429

Mon. 7498

Tues. 8020

Wed. 8553

So today is the highest so far this week but there 8,982 less official new infections + ATK this wk. than for same period last wk.

Edited November 17, 20214 yr by dinsdale

Chonburi announces 209 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one new death

 

https://thepattayanews.com/2021/11/17/chonburi-announces-209-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-one-new-death/

 

659,381 vaccine doses administered yesterday:

PFIZER AGREES TO LET OTHER COMPANIES MAKE ITS COVID-19 PILL

 

Doctors Without Borders said it was “disheartened” that the Pfizer deal does not make the drug available to the entire world, noting that the agreement announced Tuesday also excludes countries including China, Argentina and Thailand.

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/international/2021/11/17/pfizer-agrees-to-let-other-companies-make-its-covid-19-pill/

15 hours ago, anchadian said:

The CCSA has refused TAT’s request to change PCR testing on arrival to the quicker and cheaper ATK testing. Meanwhile, Cambodia has now dropped quarantine and PCR testing for vaccinated arrivals making it more attractive to international holidaymakers

 

https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-waive-quarantine-requirements-nov-15-no-pcr-test-required

What do you expect from Thailand, no money to be made with ATK unlike PCR and one night in hotel. They view the ATK sufficient for Thai population but not foreigners. TIT

Thailand reports 6,901 new COVID-19 cases, 55 deaths, 7,556 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Thailand on Thursday (November 18) reported 6,901 new COVID-19 cases, 7,556 recoveries and 55 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1239877-thailand-reports 6901-new-covid-19-cases-55-deaths 7556-recoveries/

 

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