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Thailand on Monday (December 20) reported 2,525 new COVID-19 cases, 4,190 recoveries and 31 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.
▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 2,502. Prisons: 23
▶︎ Recoveries: 4,190
▶︎ Total infections since April 1: 2,165,190
▶︎ Total recoveries since April 1: 2,105,122
Monday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,194,053 with 21,408 deaths.
The news comes as the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has stated that participants in New Year countdown events with at least 1,000 attendees must be fully vaccinated and have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to the event.
Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan, assistant spokesperson for the CCSA, said the requirements are in accordance with Section 9 of the emergency decree, implemented to contain the spread of COVID-19.
(Source: – Asean Now)