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Thailand fears “tens of thousands” of new Covid-19 cases, weighs curbs

Since the pandemic began, Thailand has had a total of 2.2 million infections and nearly 22,000 coronavirus-related fatalities.

Under the bubble arrangement, those who have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose can enter regulated venues by showing proof.

Amid rising numbers of new cases for over a week, several Indian states have already announced curbs that include curfew in Kolkata.

According to the Health secretary, Metro Manila now has the highest Covid-19 two-week growth rate at 1,475 percent.

Early studies have suggested the new variant is more likely to cause reinfections than other strains.

The court said that the vaccine pass policy indirectly forces a personal choice and therefore denies people the right to self-determination.

The system crash meant that locals were unable to access their Covid infection status after the city started a round of nucleic acid tests.

Since November, more than 350,000 vaccinated travellers have entered Thailand through its much-touted quarantine-free entry scheme.

The team's findings suggested that Omicron is unlikely to be able to evade T cells.

The statement comes after mayors of the National Capital Region had agreed to impose stricter measures on unvaccinated persons.