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As people prepare to shower each other with tokens of affection this Valentine's Day, health authorities in Thailand are urging couples to practise safe pandemic sex - including wearing masks during intercourse, AFP reports.

Daily coronavirus case numbers in the country have climbed from about 8,000 at the start of the month to almost double in the past fortnight.

The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a major health threat to most of us. The Omicron virus causes far less serious illness and we are well protected by vaccines.