Thailand reported 30 new coronavirus cases -- including three foreigners today, raising the total to 177, an health official said. Sukhum Kanchanaphimai, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said three of the 30 are foreigners, but their nationalities were not revealed, Bangkok Post reports. The first comprised 14 people who were in close contact with previous patients or were associated with the places where previous patients visited: 11 cases from a boxing stadium, one from an entertainment venue and two people who were in close contact with previous patients. The second group involved 16 new patients, including nine who came recently from other countries and one who worked closely with foreigners. Since January 3, Thailand has recorded 177 cases; 41 patients have recovered, one has died and 135 are still in hospitals.

Source: The Standard March 17, 2020 07:22 UTC