Thailand reports 188 new coronavirus cases, brings total to nearly 600

22 Mar 2020 • 12:54 PM MYT
Malay Mail
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Passengers wear face masks due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in a train at Bangkok, Thailand March 20, 2020. — Reuters pic

BANGKOK, March 22 — Thailand reported 188 new coronavirus infections today, its largest daily increase, taking the total to 599 cases, a senior health official said.

The majority of the new infections are connected to a previous cluster of cases from a boxing stadium, Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a Public Health Ministry spokesman, told a news conference adding one patient had recovered.

“Most of the new cases were found in Bangkok and were among young people who continue to have social activities, which can lead to more infections,” he said urging the public to stay home.

There has been one death in Thailand. — Reuters