No new waves of Covid-19 in Thailand, says top health official


Pro-democracy protest leaders give offerings in front of the statue of King Taksin during an anti-government rally at Wongwian Yai in Bangkok on Sunday (Dec 6, 2020). - AFP

BANGKOK, Dec 6 (Bernama): Thailand is not facing a new wave of Covid-19 pandemic despite rising number of cases linked to Thais returning from Myanmar border town, Tachileik, a senior health official said today.

Disease Control Department director Dr Sophon Iamsirithaworn said a total of 23 Covid-19 cases including 11 in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai (five), Bangkok (three), one each in Phichit, Phayao, Ratchaburi and Sing Buri have been linked to an entertainment outlet in Tachileik, since end of November.

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