50 new covid cases, one more deathOfficials in comic-hero costumes, to add a bit of cheer to sombre times, spray disinfectant at Sap Charoen Thani market in Krathum Baen district of Samut Sakhon province on Friday, part of the campaign to stop the spread of Covid-19. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)The government on Friday reported 50 new local cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), raising the total to 2,473 over 68 provinces, and one new death, a woman with lupus, increasing the toll to 33. Nine provinces remained free of Covid-19 -- Ang Thong, Bung Kan, Chai Nat, Kamphaeng Phet, Nan, Phichit, Ranong, Sing Buri and Trat. The spokesman said people aged 20-29 remained the biggest group of local Covid-19 cases because they worked and commuted and were at high risk of catching the disease and transmitting it to family members. The 50 new cases included 27 people in close contact with previous patients.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2020 05:22 UTC