Thailand confirms 155 new coronavirus infections, SE Asia News & Top Stories

BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Thailand confirmed 155 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday (Dec 29), the majority of which were locally transmitted infections, the public health ministry said.

The new cases include 10 imported from abroad, the ministry said in a statement. Thailand has confirmed a total of 6,440 coronavirus cases and 61 deaths since its first case in late January.

Thailand announced its first coronavirus death in nearly two months and tightened restrictions on entertainment businesses in its capital on Monday (Dec 28), in a bid to contain an outbreak that has reached more than half of the country’s provinces.

Authorities confirmed 144 new infections on Monday as new clusters emerged stemming from its biggest outbreak yet, prompting a ban in Bangkok on betting businesses and midnight closures for its bars, nightclubs and music venues until Jan 4.

Public Health Minister Anutin…