(File photo)Seven new local cases of the coronavirus were reported on Saturday, including four from the same family and actor Matthew Deane Chanthavanij, lifting the total number of cases to 82. Her 30-year-old daughter, a company employee, became infected after developing a fever, a cough and runny nose on March 9. Her 33-year-old Japanese husband and their daughter, 4, developed a fever and a cough on the same day. The final case was a 41-year-old Thai actor who developed a fever, cough and muscle pains on March 11. While authorities do not disclose the names of patients, actor Matthew Deane Chanthavanij revealed his illness on Friday in a message on his Instagram account.

Source: Bangkok Post March 14, 2020 07:34 UTC