BANGKOK (AP) — Health authorities in Thailand said Thursday its recent wave of COVID-19 cases has passed its peak after setting record daily highs of new cases and deaths, but they are still implementing new restrictions from May 1 to battle the disease.
The country reported 1,871 new cases on Thursday for a 63,570 total, and 10 related deaths for a total of 188. It was the first time the number of new cases has dropped below 2,000 since April 23.
One major change approved Thursday by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration is that people arriving from abroad must spend 14 days in quarantine regardless of where they are coming from or whether they have been vaccinated for COVID-19. Quarantine periods had recently been shortened to 7-10 days from 14 days in an effort to help revive the country’s massive tourist industry.
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