The government recorded 1,630 new coronavirus cases on Monday, sharply lower than Sunday’s tally of 2,101, taking the accumulated total since the beginning of the pandemic to 85,005.
The death toll passed the 400 mark, however, rising by 22 to 421.
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Monday the fatalities comprised 13 victims in Bangkok, two in Chiang Mai and one each in Chachoengsao, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Pathum Thani, Rayong, Samut Prakan and Suphan Buri.
CCSA assistant spokeswoman Apisamai Srirangson said two died the same day they received their test results, while seven others passed…
