HEALTHBackground
Phuket Covid surge mild, no increase in severity
The Department of Disease Control reports that the dominant Omicron subvariant NB.1.8.1 continues to cause mild illness in Phuket despite the province having the third-highest case rate nationally. Expats are advised to rest when sick, limit close contact, and take extra precautions if in Group 608 (elderly, pregnant, or with chronic conditions).
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