Government Instructs Provinces to Prepare for New COVID Cases
Authorities have instructed all provincial governors to prepare for a new surge in COVID-19 infections. According to Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered governors to stand to enforce disease control measures in a new fight to prevent and contain the virus….
Health Ministry Says No Reports of ’Flurona’ in Thailand
The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that Thailand has had no reported cases of influenza and coronavirus co-infections known as ’flurona.’ Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS), said the name ’flurona’ derives from the words ’flu’ and ’corona.’ The two viruses, both targeting the…
Authorities in Bangkok Say Restaurants Can Serve Alcoholic Drinks Until 9PM
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that alcoholic beverages can be served until 9:00 PM at eateries in the capital with SHA+ certification or that meet Thai Stop COVID 2+ standards. The announcement was signed by Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang and goes into effect today (Sunday, 9 Jan). Entertainment…