Thailand News - Corona - By Ola J. - Palmtree

Highlights:

• 1,128 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today

• 4,016 positive ATK (rapid antigen) tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK positive tests are just "possible" cases until confirmed by PCR. TPN notes, however, that second confirmed tests are no longer mandatory except for high-risk groups.
• 1,386 (PCR) and 3,202 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care
• Three new deaths

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 1,128 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with three new deaths, March 21st, 2022.

This makes a total of 64,128 cases (PCR) and 91,417 cases (ATK) of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 11,854 (PCR) and 38,891 (ATK) people still under medical care/supervision, and with a total of 116 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections at the beginning of this year, January 2022.

Additionally, 1,386 (PCR) and 3,202 (ATK) people were also released and recovered yesterday in Chonburi. 52,158 (PCR) and 52,526 (ATK) people in total have now been released from medical care and recovered in Chonburi since this current wave of Covid-19 began at the beginning of this year, January 2022.

Four people were listed as being in serious condition in Chonburi currently, either on a ventilator or pneumonia. Two of them were not vaccinated. According to the Chonburi Department of Public Health, the vast majority of recent cases, at 99.610 percent, are mild or asymptomatic.

The three new deaths were aged 72, 77, and 78 with severe personal health problems and pre-existing conditions. ฺOne of them was not vaccinated.

The details on the cases are as follows:

1. Work and stayed in Rayong, transferred from other provinces for medical care, 42 cases
2. Risky occupations meeting many people, 29 cases
3. 28 medical personnel
4. 11 back from other provinces from Chahoengsao (5), Kanchanaburi (1), Chanthaburi (1), Pichit (1), Ratchaburi (1), Suphan Buri (1), and Ubon Ratchathani (1)
5. Close contacts from previously confirmed cases in families – 228 cases, in workplaces –75 cases, close personal contacts – 62 cases, and joined a party – 3 case
6. Close contacts of a confirmed patient (under investigation), 40 cases
7. 610 cases of close contacts of a confirmed patient (under investigation)

Bang Saen, Chonburi –

More than 9,000 runners participated in the "Bangsaen 42 Chonburi Marathon" at Bang Saen beach in Chonburi today, March 20th, organized under the government's "COVID Free Setting" measures.

Bang Saen Mayor Narongchai Khunpluem and MICE & Communication Managing Director Rath Jirotwanichakorn welcomed the participants who were gathering at the starting point in front of the Bangsaen Heritage Hotel at around 2:00 A.M. this morning.

The marathon, organized under the Road Race Elite Label standards according to the rules of the World Athletics Road Race for the first time in Thailand, was about 42.195 kilometers, featuring beautiful scenery of Chonburi's tourist attractions along the way, such as Bang Saen Beach, Leamthaen, Khao Sam Muk, Ang Sila, Chonlamakwithi Bridge, etc.

Moreover, the event had complied with the public health's COVID Free Setting. All runners must be fully vaccinated and present their negative ATK results tested one day before the event. The participants were divided into three groups and released at the different time period to reduce congestion and maintain social distance. And, yes, the runners wore masks.