BANGKOK, Aug 20 (The Nation Thailand) - Thailand's Ministry of Public Health reported on Friday (August 20) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 19,851 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 325 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 240, while 20,478 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country are at 1,009,710 with 8,826 total deaths.