(Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)The Public Health Ministry yesterday reported 60 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases to 272. The first group comprised 43 people who were either in close contact with patients or had visited places where Covid-19 patients had been. Dr Suwannachai said people going to entertainment venues should take responsibility and practise self-discipline to help contain the disease. "As many as 57 cases were workers at entertainment venues, visitors to those places and their family members. Of the 272 Covid-19 cases so far in Thailand, 42 have recovered while 229 are still in hospital, including three in critical condition.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2020 23:37 UTC