Meanwhile, 3,174 new cases were detected onthe day, raising the national count to 228,539. Since the current COVID-19 wavebegan in early April, Thailand has logged 199,676 infections and 1,650 deaths.
Meanwhile, beds designated for patients incritical condition at all state-run hospitals in Bangkok are now fully occupiedby COVID-19 infected patients with severe symptoms, while the last 20 of suchbeds are strictly reserved for emergency patients, health authorities said on June22.
Dr Somsak Akksilp, Director-General of theDepartment of Medical Services said that under the current circumstances,infected patients' access to hospital beds with life-saving equipment hasbecome extremely limited.
Over the past couple of months, Bangkok andits surrounding provinces have continued to record more than 1,000 new cases ofCOVID-19 infections per day.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has orderedthe Public Health Ministry to ensure there are enough hospital beds toaccommodate the large number of infected patients./.
VNA