Department of Disease Control

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY: 6,073 infections, 32 deaths, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 17:21, 27 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY: 6,073 infections, 32 deaths, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 6,073 new Covid-19 infections, down 486 since yesterday, and 32 Coronavirus-related deaths, half as many as yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,072,086 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 6,538 recoveries, up 337…

  • Tourism NewsThailand entry may be simplified by switching to antigen test
    Neill FrondePublished: 07:59, 26 November 2021
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    Thailand entry may be simplified by switching to antigen test

    At the CCSA meeting on Friday, the Ministry of Public Health will propose easing entry requirements by replacing RT-PCR tests with a much cheaper and faster antigen test. Health authorities report that Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul will propose the revision at Friday’s meeting to be enacted from December on. The simplifying of the required Covid-19 test is part…

  • Covid-19 NewsOver 4,000 healthcare workers in Thailand infected during Covid-19 pandemic
    Maya TaylorPublished: 09:52, 25 November 2021
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    Over 4,000 healthcare workers in Thailand infected during Covid-19 pandemic

    The Department of Disease Control says up to 4,270 Thai healthcare workers have contracted Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic in February 2020. According to a Thai PBS World report, 198 are doctors and 34 are medical students. Dr. Sumanee Wacharasint from the DDC says the remainder are nurses, assistant nurses, public health academics, health volunteers, housekeepers, laboratory technicians,…

  • Covid-19 NewsDDC focuses on low vaccination provinces, finds people missing
    Neill FrondePublished: 18:43, 24 November 2021
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    DDC focuses on low vaccination provinces, finds people missing

    As the Department of Disease Control focuses its strategy on getting everyone vaccinated and planning booster shots for next year, one problem has emerged for vaccinating people in provinces with low vaccination rates: they’re not there. As officials try to incentivise people to get vaccines, they are finding that in some provinces, unvaccinated people simple don’t actually live at their…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 Sunday Update: Record low deaths, prison outbreak
    Neill FrondePublished: 16:50, 21 November 2021
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    COVID-19 Sunday Update: Record low deaths, prison outbreak

    Today, the CCSA reported 7,006 new Covid-19 infections, up 411 since yesterday, and a record low 29 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 24 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,035,708 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 7,591 recoveries,…

  • Thailand NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY UPDATE: 53 deaths, vaccinations, provincial totals
    Neill FrondePublished: 15:27, 20 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY UPDATE: 53 deaths, vaccinations, provincial totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 6,595 new Covid-19 infections, down 260 since yesterday, and 53 Coronavirus-related deaths, up 2 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,028,702 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 8,478 recoveries, up 823 from…

  • Thailand NewsCOVID-19 SUNDAY UPDATE: Vaccinations, provincial totals
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:14, 14 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SUNDAY UPDATE: Vaccinations, provincial totals

    Today, the CCSA reported 7,079 new Covid-19 infections, up 22 since yesterday, and 47 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 8 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,989,547 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 6,917 recoveries, down 476 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SUNDAY: 47 deaths, 7,079 new infections
    Neill FrondePublished: 10:45, 14 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SUNDAY: 47 deaths, 7,079 new infections

    Today, the CCSA reported 7,079 new Covid-19 infections, up 22 since yesterday, and 47 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 8 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,989,547 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 6,917 recoveries, down 476 from…

  • Tourism News“We’re fixing it” – Government responds to Thailand Pass complaints
    Maya TaylorPublished: 09:43, 08 November 2021
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    “We’re fixing it” – Government responds to Thailand Pass complaints

    A government spokesman says efforts are underway to fix glitches that have affected the Thailand Pass system since its launch. Social media has been awash with criticism from both Thais and foreigners attempting to use the system. Many have complained about delays in receiving the QR code required for travel, while others say they never received it at all. The…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY: 69 deaths, 79 million vaccines given
    Neill FrondePublished: 11:09, 06 November 2021
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    COVID-19 SATURDAY: 69 deaths, 79 million vaccines given

    Today, the CCSA reported 8,467 new Covid-19 infections, up 317 since yesterday, and 69 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 11 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,931,166 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 8,288 recoveries, up 50 from…

  • Thailand NewsDDC forecasts potential Covid-19 scenarios amid tourism restart
    ThaigerPublished: 17:07, 29 October 2021
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    DDC forecasts potential Covid-19 scenarios amid tourism restart

    Ahead of next week’s reopening of Thailand’s international borders and the relaxing of quarantine requirements, the Department of Disease Control has provided a rundown of 3 potential Covid-19 scenarios facing the nation. The scenarios – categorised as “green”, “orange” and “grey” – respectively outline the risk of the virus spreading locally against the backdrop of the tourism restart, according to…

  • Thailand NewsMore Pfizer vaccines for children arrive in Thailand
    ThaigerPublished: 10:01, 29 October 2021
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    More Pfizer vaccines for children arrive in Thailand

    Another batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses has landed in Thailand, with Department of Disease Control director-general Dr Opas Karnkawinpong confirming the arrival of 1,538,550 doses on Wednesday. As reported by Nation Thailand, Dr Opas said the government has procured the mRNA vaccine for children aged over 12, along with other target groups, with a total of 8 million doses…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Sunday: Deaths fall to low of 56, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 12:46, 24 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Sunday: Deaths fall to low of 56, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 9,351 new Covid-19 infections, down 391 since yesterday, and a long-time low of 56 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 18 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,821,619 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported.     In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Saturday: 74 deaths, 9,742 infections, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 13:10, 23 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Saturday: 74 deaths, 9,742 infections, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 9,742 new Covid-19 infections, down 68 since yesterday, and 74 Coronavirus-related deaths, up 8 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,812,268 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported.   In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,182 recoveries, up 331…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Friday: 66 deaths, 9,810 infections, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:42, 22 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Friday: 66 deaths, 9,810 infections, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 9,810 new Covid-19 infections, up 83 since yesterday, and 66 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 7 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,802,526 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,513 recoveries, up 438 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Thursday: 73 deaths, Medical care, vax data fudged
    Neill FrondePublished: 13:46, 21 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Thursday: 73 deaths, Medical care, vax data fudged

    Today, the CCSA reported 9,727 new Covid-19 infections, up 809 since yesterday, and 73 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 6 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,792,716 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,075 recoveries, up 803 from…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Monday: 10,111 infections, 63 deaths, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:37, 18 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Monday: 10,111 infections, 63 deaths, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,111 new Covid-19 infections, down 752 since yesterday, and 63 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 5 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,764,949 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,612 recoveries, up 229 from…

  • Thailand NewsCovid-19 Sunday: 10,863 infections, 68 deaths, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 16:16, 17 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Sunday: 10,863 infections, 68 deaths, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,863 new Covid-19 infections, up 215 since yesterday, and 68 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 14 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,754,838 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,383 recoveries, a change of…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Saturday Update: 10,648 cases, 82 deaths, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:51, 16 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Saturday Update: 10,648 cases, 82 deaths, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,648 new Covid-19 infections, a change of +162 since yesterday, and 82 Coronavirus-related deaths, a change of -12 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,743,975 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,794…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 Friday Update: 10,486 cases, 94 deaths, provincial data
    Neill FrondePublished: 15:26, 15 October 2021
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    Covid-19 Friday Update: 10,486 cases, 94 deaths, provincial data

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,486 new Covid-19 infections, a change of -790 since yesterday, and 94 Coronavirus-related deaths, a change of -18 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,733,327 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,711…

  • Covid-19 NewsDDC reports 500,000 vaccines for students without incident
    Neill FrondePublished: 11:46, 14 October 2021
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    DDC reports 500,000 vaccines for students without incident

    After nearly 500,000 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines have been administered in the drive to inoculate students aged 12 to 18 years old, the Department of Disease Control reports that there have been no reports of severe side effects. The reassurance comes as fake news has been spreading through a viral LINE post claiming, among other things, that the vaccination drive is an…

  • Covid-19 NewsSunday Covid-19 Update: 84 deaths, 10,817 new infections
    Neill FrondePublished: 09:17, 10 October 2021
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    Sunday Covid-19 Update: 84 deaths, 10,817 new infections

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,817 new Covid-19 infections, a change of +187 since yesterday, and 84 Coronavirus-related deaths, a change of +11 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,682,021 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 9,981…

  • Covid-19 NewsSaturday Covid-19 Update: Death back under 100, cases down
    Neill FrondePublished: 11:21, 09 October 2021
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    Saturday Covid-19 Update: Death back under 100, cases down

    Today, the CCSA reported 10,630 new Covid-19 infections, a change of -510 since yesterday, and 73 Coronavirus-related deaths, a change of -43 from yesterday. Since April 1, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 1,671,204 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. In the 24 hour period since the last count, the CCSA has reported 10,542…

  • Covid-19 NewsAnutin: US donation offer of 1 million vaccines never received
    Neill FrondePublished: 08:30, 24 September 2021
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    Anutin: US donation offer of 1 million vaccines never received

    Apparently citing chain of command technicalities, Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul denied a report that Thailand didn’t respond to the US offering a donation of 1 million free Pfizer vaccines. He said no official formal notice of an offer to donate vaccines was received by his ministry. Anutin explained that the chain of command for vaccine donations involves the…

  • Thailand NewsDDC plans to vaccinate 1 million people a day starting Friday
    Jack ConnorPublished: 09:28, 20 September 2021
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    DDC plans to vaccinate 1 million people a day starting Friday

    The government has set the ambitious goal of administering 1 million doses of Covid vaccines a day starting this Friday. The Department of Disease Control announced this goal and said, via Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the director general of the Thai Disease Control Department, that they are planning to get 50% of the population their first dose by the end of…

  • Thailand NewsPublic Health Ministry defends October 1 reopening
    Neill FrondePublished: 14:51, 17 September 2021
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    Public Health Ministry defends October 1 reopening

    It’s been nearly an hour since The Thaiger has published an article on the potential/definite/impossible reopening of Thailand and it’s various provinces, so it’s time for an update. The Public Health Ministry has responded to criticism that the reopening of Bangkok and 4 other provinces on October 1 is premature and ill-advised. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul responded to charges…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid patients must receive a vaccine dose within 3 months of infection
    Maya TaylorPublished: 10:22, 06 September 2021
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    Covid patients must receive a vaccine dose within 3 months of infection

    The Department of Disease Control says Covid-19 patients who’ve never been vaccinated must receive 1 dose within 3 months of contracting the virus. Nation Thailand reports government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul as saying people who have recovered from Covid-19 remain at risk of contracting the highly-contagious Delta variant. Traisulee says the guidelines from health officials are that recovered patients who’ve never…

  • Covid-19 NewsFriday Covid Update: 19,851 new cases and 240 deaths
    Caitlin AshworthPublished: 08:31, 20 August 2021
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    Friday Covid Update: 19,851 new cases and 240 deaths

    The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 19,851 new Covid-19 cases and 240 coronavirus-related deaths today. In the latest and most severe wave of the virus in Thailand, first recorded on April 1, there have been 980,847 confirmed Covid-19 infections. Over the 24-hour period since the last count, the CCSA has recorded 20,478 recoveries from Covid-19. There are now 205,079 people…

  • Covid-19 NewsThammasat University’s field hospital in Pathum Thani to run out of vaccines tomorrow
    Jack ConnorPublished: 12:15, 16 August 2021
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    Thammasat University’s field hospital in Pathum Thani to run out of vaccines tomorrow

    The stock of Covid-19 vaccine doses is low at a Thammasat University field hospital in Pathum Thani, just outside Bangkok, and the director says there are enough doses to last until tomorrow. More AstraZeneca vaccine doses were set to arrive on Saturday, but the order was either delayed or cancelled. Director of the field hospital, Dr Chatchai Mingmalairak, says 5,000…

  • Thailand NewsHealth Ministry starts distribution of Pfizer
    Jack ConnorPublished: 11:00, 11 August 2021
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    Health Ministry starts distribution of Pfizer

    Yesterday, the Public Health Ministry started its distribution of 645,000 Pfizer doses that were donated by the U.S. of A’s government to those considered most vulnerable in the 13 dark red zone provinces. The groups that are deemed vulnerable include the elderly, and people who have 1 or more of 7 underlying diseases, and pregnant women, says Dr Chawetsan Namwat,…