Thailand reports 2,305 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths, 3,070 recoveries

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Thailand on Tuesday (December 28) reported 2,305 new COVID-19 cases, 3,070 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 2,251. Prisons: 54

▶︎ Recoveries: 3,070

▶︎ Total infections since April 1: 2,185,849

▶︎ Total recoveries since April 1: 2,132,017

 

Tuesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,214,712 with 21,630 deaths.

 

The news comes as the Ministry of Public Health has unveiled bleak pictures of three worst case scenarios in Thailand next year, if the COVID-19 Omicron variant spreads out of control while the population reduces their discipline over protecting themselves against the virus.

 

According to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr.Kiattibhoom Vongrachit, the Department of Disease Control, in the first scenario, in which the majority of the population do not strictly comply with universal preventive measures, it is projected that an average of 30,000 people will be infected by Omicron variant every day from March through July.

 

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[Bkk Brian]

PCR test positive cases, total of 2,305 official new infections. 32 official covid deaths recorded.

 

Rapid tests positive cases, 390 bringing the total of PCR and ATK results to 2,695

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

 

Rolling 7 day average chart (up to 26th Dec) and bar chart of both PCR and ATK totals

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

[anchadian]

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1475629404755660804

 

[anchadian]

The number of Covid-19 cases crossed 14.7 million across Southeast Asia, with 21,557 new cases reported on Monday (December 27). New deaths are at 270, bringing accumulated Covid-19 deaths in Asean to 303,100.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40010491

[ThailandRyan]

Not appearing to be but a small toehold by Omicron as of this morning as far as cases.  If they are not testing, and many feel it is just a cold they have like many get this time of year, and as many of the symptoms are equated to the common cold - just shown on the Channel 3 news, I do not see the testing getting ramped up except for those who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive like a foreigner.  Smells a little bit like they are trying their best to keep this classified as a "Caused by foreigner Issue".

Edited December 28, 2021 by ThailandRyan

[jerrymahoney]

The two patient-zeroes for the Kalasin cluster were Thai citizens returning from Belgium.

[worrab]

Hope everyone has had an enjoyable Christmas. Here is the first report since 22nd December!! Not knowing what has happened for 5 days this figure is down from 56.

 

Health officials on Monday (Dec 27) reported 32 new COVID-19 cases, of which, 9 new cases were found in Hua Hin.

Elsewhere in the province, 3 cases were found in Pranburi, 10 cases in Sam Roi Yot, zero cases in Kuiburi, zero cases in Thap Sakae, 2 cases in Bang Saphan, zero cases in Bang Saphan Noi, and 8 cases in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan. No new deaths were reported today.

Health officials say 7 patients are currently in a serious condition in hospital, while 111 others are in what is described as a moderate condition.

 

https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/dec-27-prachuap-reports-56-new-covid-19-cases-25-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

52 minutes ago, webfact said:

According to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr.Kiattibhoom Vongrachit, the Department of Disease Control, in the first scenario, in which the majority of the population do not strictly comply with universal preventive measures, it is projected that an average of 30,000 people will be infected by Omicron variant every day from March through July.

In my opinion the key to dealing with this is the utilization of home isolation, I know they've mentioned this. If that happens then the hospitals will be able to comfortably cope based on admissions in other countries. In the UK currently there are only 407 in hospital with Omicron and 39 deaths so far, while those figures will continue to grow, relatively speaking they are still low.

Edited December 28, 2021 by Bkk Brian

[dinsdale]

9 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

In my opinion the key to dealing with this is the utilization of home isolation, I know they've mentioned this. If that happens then the hospitals will be able to comfortably cope based on admissions in other countries. In the UK currently there are only 407 in hospital with Omicron and 39 deaths so far, while those figures will continue to grow, relatively speaking they are still low.

Thing about the deaths is many seem to be incidental. That is hospitalized due to something else but tested positive for Omicron.

[Bkk Brian]

8 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Thing about the deaths is many seem to be incidental. That is hospitalized due to something else but tested positive for Omicron.

I've seen no official stats on that so I prefer not to speculate, I was confirming official numbers from UK Health Security Agency. They also also give a breakdown of those admitted by region and their vaccination status.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-omicron-daily-overview

[coolcarer]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Thing about the deaths is many seem to be incidental. That is hospitalized due to something else but tested positive for Omicron.

Out of approx 8,000 covid hospital admissions in the UK as it stands, it seems having only 400 of those as Omicron with the rest as delta is not positive news enough? Hospital admissions and deaths are being classified in the same way as they were before Omicron, why the nit picking now?

[Bkk Brian]

Thailand to go ahead with Molnupiravir order despite a marked drop in pill’s efficacy

 

Thailand will go ahead with its order of 2 million tablets of the Covid-19 magic pill Molnupiravir despite news that France has cancelled its order due to disappointing test results, Dr Somsak Akksilp, Department of Medical Services director-general, said on Monday.

 

Reuters reported on December 22 that France has cancelled its order with Merck following disappointing trial data and has opted instead for a similar drug being produced by Pfizer.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40010507

[anchadian]

A total of 102.98 million Covid vaccines were administered between February 28 - December 27, including 51.07 million first doses, 45.55 million second doses and 6.36 million third doses. 293,316 people were vaccinated yesterday.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1475693735329484804

[Bkk Brian]

This will suit those government officials very nicely. 

 

Thai Public Health Ministry to propose working from home in New Year to contain Omicron

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health will propose to the cabinet, at its first meeting of the New Year, that it considers resuming working from home, for government officials, as a pre-emptive measure to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which is expected to spike as people travel and gather together during the long New Year holidays.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-public-health-ministry-to-propose-working-from-home-in-new-year-to-contain-omicron/

[Bkk Brian]

11 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

This will suit those government officials very nicely. 

 

Thai Public Health Ministry to propose working from home in New Year to contain Omicron

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health will propose to the cabinet, at its first meeting of the New Year, that it considers resuming working from home, for government officials, as a pre-emptive measure to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which is expected to spike as people travel and gather together during the long New Year holidays.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-public-health-ministry-to-propose-working-from-home-in-new-year-to-contain-omicron/

Now the schools too, easiest target for them

 

Government to reconsider work from home and online classes mandate after New Year

 

The government said on Tuesday that it would consider reimplementing work from home and online schooling if the spread of the Omicron variant is uncontained after the New Year break.

“The ministry is proposing the work from home measure, and it will be considered on January 4,” said Sathit Pitutecha, the Deputy Minister of Public Health.

The government is set to introduce new quarantine and restriction measures on the day.

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/36138/government-to-reconsider-work-from-home-and-online-classes-mandate-after-new-year/

[anchadian]

Chonburi announces 214 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths

Highlights:

• 214 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

• 164 people recovered and were released from medical care

• Two new deaths

https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/28/chonburi-announces-214-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-two-new-deaths/

[ThailandRyan]

34 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Now the schools too, easiest target for them

 

Government to reconsider work from home and online classes mandate after New Year

 

The government said on Tuesday that it would consider reimplementing work from home and online schooling if the spread of the Omicron variant is uncontained after the New Year break.

“The ministry is proposing the work from home measure, and it will be considered on January 4,” said Sathit Pitutecha, the Deputy Minister of Public Health.

The government is set to introduce new quarantine and restriction measures on the day.

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/36138/government-to-reconsider-work-from-home-and-online-classes-mandate-after-new-year/

We got a message today from one of the daughters teachers that indicated the term would restart again on-line.  Looks like education is taking a serious blow.  

[Cherrytreeview]

36 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Now the schools too, easiest target for them

 

Government to reconsider work from home and online classes mandate after New Year

 

The government said on Tuesday that it would consider reimplementing work from home and online schooling if the spread of the Omicron variant is uncontained after the New Year break.

“The ministry is proposing the work from home measure, and it will be considered on January 4,” said Sathit Pitutecha, the Deputy Minister of Public Health.

The government is set to introduce new quarantine and restriction measures on the day.

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/36138/government-to-reconsider-work-from-home-and-online-classes-mandate-after-new-year/

The UK has apparently decided that, no matter what, schools will remain open.

Thailand's closing of public schools is a crime against the youth of the country.

Like a deliberate attempt to keep them in uneducated servitude for a generation to come.

[worrab]

Having had that lack of figures, we now have today's showing an increase from 32 yesterday.

 

Health officials on Tuesday (Dec 28) reported 38 new COVID-19 cases, 8 of which were found in Hua Hin.

Elsewhere in the province, 3 cases were found in Pranburi, 13 cases in Sam Roi Yot, 1 case in Kuiburi, 1 case in Thap Sakae, 2 cases in Bang Saphan, 1 case in Bang Saphan Noi, and 8 cases in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan. No new deaths were reported today.

 

https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/dec-28-prachuap-reports-38-new-covid-19-cases-8-cases-in-hua-hin/

[dinsdale]

9 hours ago, coolcarer said:

Out of approx 8,000 covid hospital admissions in the UK as it stands, it seems having only 400 of those as Omicron with the rest as delta is not positive news enough? Hospital admissions and deaths are being classified in the same way as they were before Omicron, why the nit picking now?

Not nit picking. What may be happening is the opposite. One case in England died from heart failure and tested positive for Omocron. As I said incedental. Need figures on how many others. How many here died from (officially) virul pneumonia instead of Delta. Definitely would like data on this. Globally experts are coming to the same conclusion. Omicron is way less dangerous than Delta. I apologise for not making my post clearer.

[Bkk Brian]

44 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Not nit picking. What may be happening is the opposite. One case in England died from heart failure and tested positive for Omocron. As I said incedental. Need figures on how many others. How many here died from (officially) virul pneumonia instead of Delta. Definitely would like data on this. Globally experts are coming to the same conclusion. Omicron is way less dangerous than Delta. I apologise for not making my post clearer.

I don't think many of us are in disagreement, Omicron is coming through as less virulent with those who enter hospital having less oxygen or ventilator needs. The proportion of Omicron cases entering hospital is also very small currently compared to other waves. Its just more detail you're looking for which is understandable.

 

For me personally I'm satisfied with the official stats produced by the UK on this. Delta is still rife and the effects of that in hospitals will linger for some weeks yet.

 

The UK is taking a bold move which I agree with in not enforcing any further restrictions, instead monitoring closely because of the low Omicron hospitalizations.

 

That said its also been clearly stated that the majority of Omicron cases entering hospital are still in the younger age group and so the effects on the more vulnerable may still be felt in a few days? Lets wait and see a few more days.

[Cherrytreeview]

18 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

I don't think many of us are in disagreement, Omicron is coming through as less virulent with those who enter hospital having less oxygen or ventilator needs. The proportion of Omicron cases entering hospital is also very small currently compared to other waves. Its just more detail you're looking for which is understandable.

 

For me personally I'm satisfied with the official stats produced by the UK on this. Delta is still rife and the effects of that in hospitals will linger for some weeks yet.

 

The UK is taking a bold move which I agree with in not enforcing any further restrictions, instead monitoring closely because of the low Omicron hospitalizations.

 

That said its also been clearly stated that the majority of Omicron cases entering hospital are still in the younger age group and so the effects on the more vulnerable may still be felt in a few days? Lets wait and see a few more days.

Unfortunately, the UK isn't taking a bold move. England is taking a bold move, appauled by business and hospitality within that region.

NI, Scotland and Wales have their own useless administrations terrified of their own shadows.

 

[brewsterbudgen]

36 minutes ago, Cherrytreeview said:

Unfortunately, the UK isn't taking a bold move. England is taking a bold move, appauled by business and hospitality within that region.

NI, Scotland and Wales have their own useless administrations terrified of their own shadows.

 

It's not often I agree with Boris, but he's on the right track here. Hopefully the Thai government will follow his example although I'm not optimistic with closing schools again already being mentioned. ????

[Bkk Brian]

I'm surprised Anutin has not jumped on this yet....lol

 

Faulty gene makes South Asians, Britons more susceptible to Covid-19, study finds

 

The answer as to why the number of Covid-19 infections in the UK and South Asia is so high may lie in the LZTFL1 gene, the Chulabhorn Royal Academy said in a Facebook post on Monday.

 

“The destructive form of the LZTFL1 gene is found in up to 60 per cent of people of South Asian descent, 15 per cent of people with European ancestry, 2.4 per cent of Africans and 1.8 per cent of East Asians,” the post read. “Racial backgrounds carrying the high-risk version of the gene double the risk of death from Covid-19.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40010510

[Cherrytreeview]

14 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

It's not often I agree with Boris, but he's on the right track here. Hopefully the Thai government will follow his example although I'm not optimistic with closing schools again already being mentioned. ????

Don't thank Boris, thank the 100 odd Tory MP revolt in parliament.

They are feed up to the back teeth with restrictions. Boris has been warned.

Schools won't be closed.

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 2,575 new coronavirus cases, 17 deaths, 2,695 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (December 29) reported 2,575 new COVID-19 cases, 2,695 recoveries and 17 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1244861-covid-19-thailand-reports-2575-new-coronavirus-cases-17-deaths-2695-recoveries/

 

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