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Thailand on Saturday (February 19) reported 18,885 new COVID-19 cases, 10,946 recoveries and 29 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.
▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 18,661. Prisons: 224
▶︎ Recoveries: 10,946
Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,693,362 with 22,594 deaths.
The news comes as Thailand will consider a recommendation from an airline tycoon to reduce the steps required for international entry, by doing away the second COVID-19 test, currently required on the fifth day after arrival.
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes, who suggested measures to improve the “Test & Go” scheme, specifically the removal of the second test requirement.
(Source: – Asean Now)