Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has urged the public not to panic amid concerns over a resurgence of COVID-19 in Thailand, emphasising that the disease is now classified as endemic.
Although case numbers remain high, the virus generally causes mild symptoms, he said.
Somsak said that seasonal factors and mass gatherings were contributing to rising infection rates.
He noted that COVID-19 had become a year-round endemic disease which, while still highly transmissible, had declined in severity. He added that there was no need for panic but stressed the importance of remaining vigilant and adhering to public health measures, including wearing masks.
From January 1 to May 10, up to 53,676 COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths have been reported in the country.
Bangkok recorded the most infections with 16,723 cases, peaking during the week of April 27 to May 3 at 14,349 cases, including two deaths.
Other provinces with significant case counts included Chon Buri (1,177), Nonthaburi (866) and Rayong (553).
New infections declined to 12,543 in the week of May 4–10./.
