Phuket confirms 4 new Covid-19 cases (Sunday)

Phuket has confirmed 4 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus today (Sunday), double yesterday’s 2 cases but still in the low single digits as the numbers are on a downward trend.

Phuket has virtually sealed itself off, with all roads, ports. As of Friday night even the airport officially closed. The governor announced an alcohol ban on Friday night as well, effective until further notice, and travel between the island’s 17 sub-districts will be severely restricted starting tomorrow (Monday).

Here are the details of today’s cases…

Case 173: A 20 year old Thai woman, a student from Bangkok with a history of close contact with another confirmed case in Bangkok. She shows no symptoms at this stage.

Case 174: A 68 year old Thai man, the owner of an aluminum business in Bangtao who has a history of close contact with confirmed case 94.

Case 175: A 40 year old thai woman, a worker in a entertainment venue in Patong sub-district, who had close contact with confirmed case 164.

Case 176: A 55 year old Thai man, a freelance driver with a history of close contact with confirmed case 123.

Phuket has reported no deaths related to the virus in the past 24 hours.

SOURCE: Phuket People’s Voice