Thailand reported 2,839 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, a record number of new cases in the country’s third wave of infection, bringing total infections to 53,022 cases.
The Southeast Asian nation also reported eight new deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 129 since the pandemic started last year.
The age of the people who died ranged from 48 to 89. All had underlying health conditions, apart from one who was obese.
There are now 22,327 people currently receiving treatment.
(Source: – Reuters)