Phuket has highest rate of infectionPhuket reported nine new Covid-19 infection cases on Friday, raising the total to 170. Health officials said the island province has the highest rate of virus infection in the country - 38.95 per 100,000 people. (File photo)PHUKET: Another nine Covid-19 infections have been confirmed in Phuket, all Thais, raising the total to 170, the provincial emergency committee announced on Friday. Health officials said the island province has the highest rate of infection with a ratio of 38.95 per 100,000 people. The new cases, all Thai nationals, are:- A woman, 56, a food vendor in Patong area.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2020 06:22 UTC