Thailand records 2,272 Covid-19 cases and 23 deaths on Saturday
Ministry of Public Health reported on Saturday (June 18) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 2,272 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 6 of whom have arrived in Thailand from abroad.
Death toll increased by 23, while 1,964 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.
Cumulative cases in the country since January 1, 2022 are at 2,273,717.
The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 4,497,152 – 4,445,392 of whom have recovered, 21,315 are still in hospitals and 30,445 have died.
Separately, another 8,345 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 16,548 their second shot and 38,249 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 138,978,703.
According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 543.71 million on Saturday, 518.85 million of whom have recovered, 18.51 million are active cases (36,099 in severe condition) and 6.34 million have died (up by 1,056).
Thailand ranks 26th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 87.97 million, followed by India with 43.28 million, Brazil with 31.67 million, France with 30.08 million and Germany with 27.12 million.