Bangkok preparing switch to endemic Covid as cases plummet


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Public Health Ministry has told Bangkok authorities to prepare to switch to endemic Covid-19 following a steep drop in infections and deaths.

On Tuesday (May 3), Thailand recorded fewer than 10,000 new cases for the second day running, the lowest level since February.

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