Bangkok, May 12 -- Thailand's Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has urged the public not to panic amid concerns over a resurgence of COVID-19 in Thailand, emphasising that the disease is now classified as endemic.

Although case numbers remain high, the virus generally causes mild symptoms, he said.

Somsak said that seasonal factors and mass gatherings were contributing to rising infection rates.

He noted that COVID-19 had become a year-round endemic disease which, while still highly transmissible, had declined in severity. He added that there was no need for panic but stressed the importance of remaining vigilant and adhering to public health measures, including wearing masks.

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