Thailand Sees a Dip in New COVID‑19 Cases
On Tuesday, May 5th, Bangkok reported just one new coronavirus case and zero deaths – the smallest daily spike since March 9.
Who’s the New Case?
The lone patient is a 45‑year‑old Thai man from the southern province of Narathiwat.
Latest Numbers in a Nutshell
- In the past two weeks, new cases have been on the decline, except for a surge at an immigration detention centre in the south that added 60 new cases during that period.
- Since the outbreak began in January, Thailand has logged a total of 2,988 cases and 54 deaths.
- Recovered: 2,747 patients.
- Hospitalised: 187 patients still under medical care.
Taweesin Wisanuyothin, the spokesperson for the Centre for Covid‑19 Situation Administration, confirmed these figures and highlighted the steady improvement across the country.
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