BANGKOK — At least 242 more people tested positive for coronavirus in Samut Sakhon province, a statement released by health officials said Tuesday morning.
The province’s case number now exceeds 1,000 since its first infection was confirmed on Thursday. The 242 new cases were found among the 1,063 people who were given coronavirus tests by local health workers, the statement said.
It added that 6,156 people were tested so far since the outbreak became apparent over the weekend.
The government’s coronavirus response center is scheduled to make an official news conference on the matter later today.
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