covid-19
- Tourism News
Phuket may be chosen as test case in phased re-opening to foreign tourists
As the Tourism Authority of Thailand considers how the country might safely re-open its borders, the Bangkok Post reports that there are tentative plans afoot to kick off the project with Phuket, possibly in October. The director-general of the Department of Health, Panpimon Wipulakorn, says Phuket’s position as a self-contained island means it would be easier to control any potential…
- Covid-19 News
City of Melbourne wakes to first day of 6 week lockdown and curfew
Australia’s southern state of Victoria is now under a state of emergency and a state of disaster. The state government have given police greater powers to help enforce the latest restrictions in a draconian bid to reduce the community transmission of Covid-19. The capital of Melbourne is now in a 6 week lockdown to tackle the latest spike in virus…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 UPDATE: 5 new cases found in quarantine, no deaths (August 2)
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration announced 5 new cases of the virus in state quarantine, all Thais returning from abroad. The new cases bring the total number of infections in Thailand to 3,317 since the outbreak began. There hasn’t been a community infection of Covid-19 for over 2 months. 7 people were discharged from hospital today bringing the total…
- World News
Vietnam records first Covid-19 deaths
Vietnam announced today that 2 people have now died of Covid-19 complications, just a day after it recorded its first-ever coronavirus death, as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days without a locally transmitted case. Both patients died in hospital in Da Nang, a hotspot with more than 100 cases in the past week, more than half of…
- Việt Nam
Nhận biết 3 triệu chứng của viêm phổi do virus corona
Những triệu chứng cơ bản nhưng vô cùng quan trọng để nhận biết sớm bệnh viêm phổi do chủng virus corona mới. Ngoài việc tránh tiếp xúc với những người có nguy cơ nhiễm hoặc đã nhiễm virus corona, bạn cũng cần lưu ý 3 triệu chứng sau để kịp thời phòng tránh bệnh: Triệu chứng của virus corona. Nguồn:…
- Việt Nam
COVID-19: Phân biệt các triệu chứng của virus corona với cúm, cảm lạnh, dị ứng
Cùng là những bệnh tác động tới hệ hô hấp của con người, do đó nhiều người dễ đánh giá nhầm lẫn triệu chứng của virus corona với dị ứng, cúm và cảm lạnh thông thường. Các triệu chứng bệnh khá giống nhau như đau họng, mệt mỏi và ho khan có thể cùng xuất hiện ở những bệnh nhân…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 update: 6 new imported cases, deaths still at 58 (July 31)
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 6 new cases of Covid-19 among returnees from Egypt and the Netherlands, lifting the national total to 3,310 since the outbreak began in January. Spokesman Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin announced the new figure at this morning’s daily press briefing. Taweesilp said 5 of the new patients recently returned from Egypt; 4 are male students,…
- Economy News
Banks get tough on loan criteria as economic effects of Covid-19 worsen
The Covid-19 crisis has had a devastating effect on the global economy and, while it may have been successful in suppressing the virus, Thailand is in no way immune to the economic fallout. A report in Nation Thailand today says the country’s banks are now clamping down on their lending, imposing stricter criteria on borrowing. PHOTO: Nation Thailand The Bank…
- World News
Hong Kong reverses daytime ban on restaurant dining after workers forced to eat in the street
Hong Kong officials are rowing back on a decision to extend a ban on restaurant dining to daytime hours and will now allow tables of up to 2, until 6pm. The move comes after photos went viral of workers having to balance takeaway boxes on the backs of cars, or on narrow ledges along the side of buildings. Some were…
- World News
What’s behind Hong Kong’s third wave of Covid-19 infections?
Hong Kong has had its ups and downs throughout the early phases of the coronavirus pandemic but its reaction was considered a text book response as it contained the virus quickly. But then there was a smaller 2nd wave, and now a 3rd. Despite being a part of China and sharing a border with the mainland to the north, Hong…
- Việt Nam
Covid-19: Ớn lạnh, đau họng là triệu chứng nhiễm virus corona
Danh sách triệu chứng của virus corona vừa dài thêm với sự bổ sung của các dấu hiệu: cảm giác ớn lạnh, đau cơ, nhức đầu và đau họng. Sau khuyến nghị của Hội đồng Chuyên gia Dịch tễ Tiểu bang (CSTE) và quan sát của các bác sĩ sau khi điều trị cho hàng nghìn trường hợp dương tính…
- Covid-19 News
Heart damage in Covid-19 patients found months after recovery – Study
New medical reports are showing that Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) is having lasting impact on the heart of some patients. The report confirms the fears of cardiologists who have been concerned about potential long-term heart injury from the coronavirus. Two German studies, published this week in the peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA Cardiology, indicated heart “abnormalities” in Covid-19 patients months after they had…
- Việt Nam
Tin Covid-19: Triệu chứng mới của người nhiễm virus corona chủng mới
Mới đây, các bác sĩ tại Nga cho biết phát ban là một trong số những triệu chứng mới của virus corona chủng mới, bên cạnh những triệu chứng ban đầu như ho, sốt, khó thở. “Chúng tôi thấy biểu hiện trên da của 10% bệnh nhân nhiễm nCoV (được điều trị tại Kommunarka, Moskva), song điều này ít được…
- Việt Nam
Covid-19: 7 triệu chứng cho thấy trẻ có thể nhiễm virus corona
Có thể nhận thấy, đối tượng bị ảnh hưởng lớn nhất bởi đại dịch bệnh Covid-19 là người lớn tuổi; thế nhưng, theo nhiều báo cáo gần đây cho thấy xu hướng trẻ em nhiễm virus corona đang tăng lên. Bác sĩ Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, Phó ban phòng chống dịch Sở y tế thành phố New York cảnh báo:…
- Việt Nam
Cập nhật tình hình COVID-19 tại Việt Nam (Sáng T5 30/7): Đà Nẵng, Hà Nội ghi nhận thêm 9 ca nhiễm nCoV
Tính tới sáng ngày 30/7, Bộ Y tế ghi nhận thêm 9 ca nhiễm nCoV mới, trong đó 8 ca tại Đà Nẵng, 1 tại Hà Nội. Tổng số ca nhiễm COVID-19 toàn quốc là 459 người, trong số đó, 369 người đã khỏi bệnh, 90 người đang tiếp tục điều trị. Như vậy, tính đến sáng ngày 30/7, Việt…
- Việt Nam
Covid-19: Phát hiện mới về những triệu chứng khác thường ở người nhiễm virus corona
Các nhà khoa học Pháp cảnh báo virus corona chủng mới có thể gây ra các triệu chứng về da liễu, kể cả khi người nhiễm bệnh không có các triệu chứng về hô hấp. Theo Hiệp hội các bác sĩ da liễu quốc gia Pháp (SNDV), nhiều trường hợp nhiễm Covid-19 bộc lộ các triệu chứng da liễu như…
- Politics News
PM voices concern over pro-government rally planned for Bangkok today
The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a warning about a rally planned by a pro-government group, saying he is concerned members could end up clashing with anti-government demonstrators. The rally is planned to take place at the Democracy Monument in the capital this afternoon. A report in the Chiang Rai Times says the pro-government group gathers under the name…
- Covid-19 News
Worldwide Covid-19 Recovery Index puts Thailand at No. 1
Thailand takes the top spot for its recovery efforts against the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data from the Global Covid-19 Index. The Tourism Authority of Thailand Newsroom reports that the Kingdom has been ranked no. 1 out of 184 countries for its seemingly successful suppression of the virus. Thailand scored 82, leading the way in overcoming the coronavirus that has…
- Covid-19 News
1 new case of Covid-19 reported as a soldier in state quarantine – July 29
One new case of Covid-19 cases confirmed by the government today, as another soldier who was quarantined after returning from a military exercise in Hawaii. Read more on the original story, HERE. Deputy general manager of the Department of Disease Control, says the man arrived on July 22, and was quarantined in the province of Chon Buri. He screened positively…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand ranks #1 for handling Covid-19 crisis
A global survey released yesterday gave Thailand top marks for its effective handling of Covid-19 and its recovery from the coronavirus crisis. The nation scored 82 on the Global Covid-19 Index, putting it on top of the global chart as an example of best practices in tackling the virus sweeping the globe. In the previous ranking published June 14, Thailand…
- Covid-19 News
Officials declare Rayong “Covid-free”, plan to revive domestic tourism
After the fallout from an Egyptian soldier testing positive for Covid-19 while visiting Rayong, in eastern Thailand, the province is sending out the message that it’s safe to visit once more. Rayong has now gone over 2 weeks with no new case of the virus, with Governor Surasak Charoensirichot confirming over 6,900 residents have tested negative. Chayut Chaitrakulthong, Chairman of…
- Phuket News
Phuket seeks to revive tourism with 3 major events planned
Phuket is planning a series of promotional events in an effort to revive tourism in the hard-hit province. With tourism accounting for 80% of the economy, Phuket is arguably one of the most highly-impacted areas in the country after the economic fallout of the Covid pandemic struck. The Minister of Commerce, Jurin Laksanawisit, is overseeing the staging of 3 major…
- Việt Nam
COVID-19: Đà Nẵng giãn cách xã hội, cần tuân thủ ra sao?
Bắt đầu từ hôm nay (28/7), nhằm phòng chống sự lây lan của dịch trong làn sóng Covid-19 thứ 2, người dân Đà Nẵng phải tuân thủ những quy định đặc biệt trong thời gian giãn cách xã hội. Với tình hình diễn biến phức tạp của đại dịch COVID-19 trên địa bàn thành phố Đà Nẵng, Thủ tướng Nguyễn Xuân…
- Covid-19 News
All foreigners will have to serve 14 day quarantine “in the foreseeable future” – Minister
Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Pipat Ratchakitprakan, is reassuring Thais by explaining that all foreigners, regardless of their status or origins, will have to serve a mandatory 14 day quarantine, at least “in the foreseeable future”. Thailand officials are currently prepares phase six of the re-opening of the country, loosening the restrictions imposed in April when the country closed…
- World News
Malaysia and Singapore to test re-opening of maritime border for business travellers
The Malaysian and Singapore governments have agreed to re-open the Straits of Johor border (the land bridges linking Malaysia and Singapore) from August 17, initially only for those travelling on business. The move comes after Malaysia closed its border 5 months ago in mid-March, at the height of the Covid-19 crisis. Now the Foreign Affairs Ministers of both countries, Hishammuddin…
- World News
Hong Kong re-introduces tough restrictions as virus numbers rise
Hong Kong is toughening up on restrictions as it is experiencing what many are calling a 3rd wave of Covid-19 infections. From tomorrow, customers can no longer dine in at restaurants as eateries will be allowed to open for takeaway service only. This expands an existing rule that banned dining in from 6pm, now making it an all-day stipulation. In…
- Tourism News
Room rates drop as Thailand’s hotels feel the Covid pinch
The devastating economic effects of the Covid-19 crisis continue to make themselves felt as hotels are forced to reduce their rates significantly in an effort to lure guests. Speaking to the Bangkok Post, James Kaplan from asset investment and management company, Destination Capital says that, unlike the economic crash of 1997, hotel revenue took a hit at the height of…
- Việt Nam
Vũ Khắc Tiệp phản ứng trước tin đồn bị cách ly ở Đà Nẵng
Có vẻ như “Ông hoàng cách ly” Vũ Khắc Tiệp một lần nữa lại bất đắc dĩ bị réo tên khi làn sóng COVID-19 thứ 2 ập tới. Dịch bệnh COVID-19 vẫn đang diễn biến phức tạp không chỉ trên toàn cầu mà ngay tại Việt Nam, làn sóng thứ 2 đang bắt đầu manh nha, mà xuất phát điểm tại…
- World News
Vietnam evacuates 80,000 following 3 new Covid-19 cases in Da Nang
After the surprise appearance of 3 new Covid-19 cases, Vietnam officials announced they are evacuating 80,000 people from the central coastal city of Da Nang, mostly tourists. Any festive activities, celebrations, religious ceremonies, sports activities and crowded events in public places, stadiums and large venues are now banned. “The evacuation will take at least four days with domestic airlines operating…
- Thailand News
Foreigners on short-term visas warned they must leave Thailand by September 26
Don’t overstay your welcome… Thai Immigration officials are warning foreigners on short-term visas that they must make arrangements to leave the country before September 26. A visa amnesty in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic was recently extended until that date, but it looks like authorities want to make clear there will be no further extension, except in…
