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Delta variant will soon replace Alpha as predominant strain in Thailand

Dr. Supakit said the Delta variant accounts for 52% of COVID-19 patients in Bangkok and is found in every district, but mostly in northern area and the strain has also already been found in 47 provinces, including those in the southern region adding that the growth of its prevalence in the country is slightly faster than predicted.

Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has reported that about 32% of COVID-19 cases across the country in the past week have been linked to the Delta variant, with most being diagnosed in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

DMS Director-General Dr. Supakit Sirilak said the Delta variant accounts for 52% of COVID-19 patients in Bangkok and is found in every district, but mostly in northern area. The strain has also already been found in 47 provinces, including those in the southern region. The growth of the prevalence of the Delta variant in…

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