Thailand reports 2,419 new coronavirus cases, 19 new deaths

An empty hotel and beach which have opened for visitors is seen in Karon, Phuket Island, Thailand March 31, 2021. Picture taken March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

Thailand on Saturday reported 2,419 new coronavirus cases and 19 new deaths, as the country deals with a third wave of infections.

The new cases took the total number of infections to 81,274 and total fatalities to 382 since the pandemic started last year.

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