The government on Tuesday reported two new coronavirus cases, bringing the total in Thailand to 3,017. No additional deaths were reported, leaving the accumulated toll at 56.
Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said one new case was a 19-year-old Thai woman in Bangkok who was in close contact with three previous patients -- her elder sister, brother-in-law and niece -- in the same house.
The other new patient is a Thai woman, 51, in Narathiwat. Shetook care of a previously infected six-year-old boy.
"The two new cases are a very low number, said Dr Taweesilp. “I feel happy along with Thai people nationwide. But the number has not dropped to zero yet. So we cannot be reckless. I am very grateful for people's cooperation."
Two previously infected patients were discharged, raising the total number of recovered cases to 2,798, while 163 patients remained at hospitals.
Of the 3,017 accumulated cases, Bangkok had the most -- 1,703 -- followed by 726 in the South, 383 in the Central Plains, 111 in the Northeast and 94 in the North.
