The prime minister is satisfied with the government’s management of the vaccine rollout, especially the delivery of combination shots, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.
As of noon on Sunday, Thailand had administered 88.87 million Covid-19 shots nationwide. Of them, 46.6 million people were given their first shot, 39.1 million their second shot and 3 million their third shot. Meanwhile, 59 percent of the 68 percent of the population that is eligible for Covid-19 shots has been fully vaccinated.
The Public Health Ministry also expects to administer 100 million doses sooner than initially planned. On Sunday, 7,006 patients tested positive for Covid-19, while 7,591 patients reported full recovery. Sunday also saw 29 deaths, which is the lowest in five months. He said these numbers reflect the government’s success in dealing with the Covid-19 situation and the cooperation of medics and the public.
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