COVID-19: Death toll in Thailand reaches 19
The Spokesman for the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration, Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, said today that there were four more deaths and 103 more confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Thailand, as of Friday morning (Apr 3). Dr. Taweesin said Thailand now has an accumulated total of 1,978…
Royal Rainmaking department adjusts strategies to prevent forest fires
The Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation has adjusted its rainmaking operation to combat drought, and hotspots as well as approaching summer storms that may bring hail to the northern region. Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow chaired a video conference with all royal rain making units across the country,…
COVID-19 prevention campaign nationwide
In addition to law enforcement, social measures, particularly social distancing, must be practiced to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Thailand, many public and private agencies are working together to encourage social distancing. The Social Security Office in Lopburi province is following guidelines to help prevent…
Why masks lower COVID-19 deaths
Masks aid in decreasing COVID-19’s virality by three pathways . Decreasing virus spread by infected individuals. The mask traps virus particles on the inside, preventing the virus particles becoming airborne. Protect others. Decreasing new infections by uninfected individuals. The mask prevents airborne virus particles being inhaled from the outside. Protect yourself. Limiting…
Thailand reported 120 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday
Thailand reported 120 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with 2 deaths reported, raising the total to 1771 and 12 deaths. The cases can be divided into three groups. The first group of 51 are connected to cluster cases — 1 person had attended a boxing event in a stadium, 11…
Officials put out forest fires in national park in Chiang Mai
The Governor of Chiang Mai, Charoenrit Sanguansat, said today that officials from many sectors have been working together to put out forest fires in Doi Suthep – Pui National Park. Surveillance units have been monitoring the forest area closely to ensure a prompt response to any outbreak. Forest fires had…