Health Ministry reiterates Universal Protection practices after country reopening

The Ministry of Public Health continues to urge the general public to adopt the Universal Protection approach against COVID-19, following the relaxation of several COVID-19 control restrictions. Businesses are asked to implement the COVID Free Setting measures to prevent transmission at their venues. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said the overall number of COVID-19 […]

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Health Min to propose that CCSA relaxes restrictions

The Ministry of Public Health is to propose the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) relax restrictions on some businesses using the COVID Free Program in conjunction with other health and safety measures. Permanent Secretary of Public Health, Dr. Kiattiphum Wongrajit announced today that 18,501 new infections of COVID-19 were recorded on August 25, 2021 […]

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COVID-19 three times as threatening to pregnant women

After recording close to 2,000 women with children contracting COVID-19, doctors have warned that pregnant women are around three times at risk of contracting the virus but noted vaccination reduces the chance of severe symptoms and death. Director-General of the Department of Health Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai indicated that from December 2020 to August 11 of […]

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Thai Health Ministry Considers Providing Medical Professionals with Legal Liability Immunity

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is set to issue an executive decree to provide healthcare professionals caring for COVID-19 patients with immunity from legal liability. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the decree is intended to reassure medics and those handling the COVID-19 situation that they can concentrate on their work without having to worry about […]

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Thai Health Ministry Proposes Allowing Restaurants in Department Stores to Sell Food Online

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry will present a proposal to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) seeking approval to allow food and beverage (F&B) outlets in department stores and shopping malls to sell food via online delivery platforms. Deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul said the government is aware of the plight of F&B operators affected […]

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DDC Launches QueQ App for COVID-19 Test Appointments

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is enabling people to make appointments for COVID-19 tests, using the QueQ app. DDC Director-General Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said the app enables people to receive confirmation for a test the next day, if they register between 8am and 6pm. After submitting their request, applicants will receive a time for […]

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