Carelessness, partying could bring Thailand's daily Covid-19 infections up to 3,000, warns ministry


BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Studies have found that the latest wave of Covid-19 infections has been sparked by people aged between 20 and 29, who are very active and have lots of contacts, Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Disease Control Department, said.

He also pointed out that entire families getting infected is also becoming more common. Meanwhile, the Public Health Ministry has predicted five scenarios after the Songkran break. They are:

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