China News Service, February 29th. According to Reuters, a Thai health official said on the 29th that there was one new confirmed case of new pneumonia in the country, and a total of 42 confirmed cases since January.
Sukhum Kanchanaphimai, the permanent secretary of the Thai Ministry of Health, said at a press conference that the patient was a 21-year-old Thai salesperson and would come into contact with foreign tourists while working.
There have been no deaths from new coronary pneumonia in Thailand. 28 patients have recovered and 14 patients are still being treated in hospitals.