Government to decide which “red” businesses can reopen in next phase

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration revealed today that the government is now considering which high-risk or “red” businesses will be allowed to reopen under Phase 4 of lockdown easing. CCSA spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin says that the virus could be with us for months or even years, so the government must carefully consider which “red” high-contagion-risk businesses can reopen. The CCSA has asked operators of “red” businesses for their Covid-19 preventive plans and measures so the agency can make a decision on whether they can reopen.

Here are the businesses and activities currently in the running to reopen in the fourth phase:

• Educational institutes – for classes, training, and exams
• Nurseries and centres for the elderly
• Educational science attractions (hundreds of them!)
• Meeting rooms holding more than 200 attendees
• TV and film productions with crews of more than 100 people
• National parks (restricted to certain areas)
• Remaining unopened beaches
• Amusement parks, playgrounds, and game centres
• Gyms, fitness centres, and sports stadiums (that haven’t already been opened)
• Convention halls larger than 20,000 square metres, for concerts, expos, and events
• Entertainment venues, pubs, bars and karaoke outlets
• Large massage shops

SOURCE: Nation Thailand