Thailand says has enough hospital space amid new coronavirus wave after another day of 1,000-over cases


A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample from a child for a coronavirus disease (Covid-19) test, as the country deals with a fresh wave of infections after tackling earlier outbreaks, in Bangkok. - Reuters

BANGKOK, April 20 (Reuters): Thai health authorities on Tuesday assured the public there were sufficient hospital beds for the rising number of coronavirus patients, amid a new wave of infections this month that has spread fast across the country.

Thailand on Tuesday also confirmed 1,443 cases of coronavirus infection and four deaths, according to the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin.

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