Thailand’s COVID-19 cases rise to 2,067, with 89 new infections
By Sun Guangyong
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Bangkok (People's Daily) - Thailand on Saturday confirmed 89 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 2,067 since the virus first arrived in the kingdom in January.

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A few people are seen recently in Thailand’s capital city Bangkok. (Photos: Sun Guangyong/People's Daily)

Of the total number of cases, 1,435 patients remain hospitalized, 612 have recovered and returned home, and 20 have died from complications related to the disease, according to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health.

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A few people are seen recently in Thailand’s capital city Bangkok.

Thailand has enforced a national curfew from 10 pm to 4 am starting Friday. All nationals except medics, emergency workers and personnel delivering medical supplies and patients, are urged to stay at home.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the curfew is to better curb the spread of the pandemic due to the rising number of infections.