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Thailand reports Covid clusters in jail, nightclubs

Bangkok, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thailand on Monday recorded a surge in coronavirus infection with 194 new cases, mainly due to clusters found in a prison in Narathiwat province as well as night entertainment venues, according to the Centre for the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Of Monday’s new cases, 182 were domestic infections and 12 others were imported, CCSA spokeswoman Apisamai Srirangsan said.

Of the domestic cases, 94 were confirmed in the Narathiwat prison and 46 in Bangkok, among other provinces, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Narathiwat prison on Sunday reported a total of 112 infections — 87 male inmates, one female inmate, 23 prison wardens and one nurse.

Meanwhile, the country has confirmed 71 cases so far in night entertainment venues including bars, restaurants with live music and karaoke lounges in Thong Lor and Ekkamai areas…

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