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Omicron now ‘spreading fast’

Omicron now ‘spreading fast’

More than 700 cases, over half imported

Passengers queue for a Covid-19 test provided by Transport Company on Wednesday at Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), also known as Mo Chit Bus Terminal. The service is provided free from 9am to 9pm until Jan 3, in an effort to ensure passenger safety during the New Year holiday. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

Omicron infections in Thailand are rising with 740 cases confirmed in 33 provinces, 489 of which were imported while the balance were local infections linked to those, the Ministry of Public Health said on Wednesday.

“Omicron is now clearly spreading rapidly but it’s not really severe,” said Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).

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