covid-19
- Việt Nam
Tin COVID-19: Kiên Giang duy trì thực hiện Chỉ thị 15 và Chỉ thị 16 của Thủ tướng
Sáng hôm qua, Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Kiên Giang, ông Phạm Vũ Hồng có công văn hỏa tốc yêu cầu các cơ quan, ban ngành, địa phương trong tỉnh tiếp tục duy trì thực hiện Chỉ thị 15 và Chỉ thị 16 của Thủ tướng Chính phủ về phòng, chống dịch COVID-19. Trong Công văn số 523/UBND-VHXH ban hành ngày…
- Việt Nam
Tin COVID-19: Thực hiện cách ly xã hội sau 15/4 sao cho đúng luật?
Nhằm thực hiện các biện pháp phòng chống dịch COVID-19 một cách hiệu quả, Thủ tướng Chính phủ đồng ý chia các địa phương làm 3 nhóm: 12 tỉnh thành nguy cơ cao, 15 tỉnh thành có nguy cơ và 36 tỉnh thành nguy cơ thấp. Nhóm nguy cơ cao (12 tỉnh thành): Tiếp tục thực hiện chỉ thị 16,…
- Covid-19 News
Thai airlines have their hands out for an extra 8.8 billion baht
The Cabinet approved loans totalling 16 billion bath on March 26 for 7 Thai airlines who had endured a negative impact, or a complete collapse, from the Covid-19 pandemic. Yesterday reports out of the aviation industry say that the number of airlines looking for government aid for low-interest loans is now up to 24.15 billion baht. A total of 8…
- Covid-19 News
Lifting of restrictions depends on compliance
“Decisions about any relaxation are difficult. There may first have to be a level of ongoing social distancing that people must observe.” The current national state of emergency is due to expire at the end of the month, and PM Prayut Chan-o-Cha has hinted some restrictions might be relaxed at that time, even if he extends the emergency decree. But…
- Covid-19 News
Migrant workers in Thailand can now stay until November 30
Yesterday the Thai government officially announced a blanket extension for the country’s migrant labourers. They will now be permitted to stay until November 30 this year and will be exempted from any sort of overstay penalty. Government Spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat says that the government has backed the Ministry of Labour’s review of the Cabinet resolution on March 24 on the…
- World News
Thai-Malaysian border set to open this weekend
The Thai-Malaysian border is set to reopen this weekend to assist the struggling rubber trade, causing locals to express concern that a spike in new Covid 19 cases could result in Thailand because of the move. Security officials, however, are assuring the public that intensive screening measures are in place in anticipation of the re-opening. Commander of the Fourth Army…
- Covid-19 News
Ports Authority of Thailand will offer discounts
“Not only has the number of containers handled by the port decreased, but many trips have also been cancelled,” says director-general, Kamolsak Promprayoon, The Port Authority of Thailand. The PAT board of executives has also agreed to provide assistance to carriers and shipping agents as Covid-19 has taken a heavy toll on the global sea transportation business. They are offering……
- Covid-19 News
Can air-con spread Covid-19?
A research letter published by Guangzhou Centres for Disease Control in China looked at 10 coronavirus cases of 3 families who ate in adjacent tables at the same time. The study proposes that droplet transmission by the restaurant’s air conditioning system was increased. The initial patient arrived from Wuhan and dined at the restaurant with 3 family members. Two other…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket reports no new Covid-19 cases (Thursday)
Health officials in Phuket today reported no new Covid-19 cases, a first since the first cases were reported on March 20 after weeks of denials. This continues an encouraging downward trend: 3 cases were reported yesterday, down from Tuesday’s 10 which was the first time new cases reached double digits since 10 were reported on April 5. 13 cases were reported…
- Covid-19 News
Travel and tourism in the Land of Smiles – 12 predictions
OPINION by Andrew Wood Casting our eyes into the crystal ball has never been so difficult with so many varied issues clouding the post-coronavirus future. For Thailand, the future of world and domestic travel has never been so critical as tourism drives much of the Thai economy. Will the tourists come back? Will they be allowed back? When? And under what…
- Covid-19 News
Thai Department of Corrections suspends 7,890 prison sentences in past six months
The Director-general of the Thai Department of Corrections Police Colonel Naras Savestanan, has announced that he will speed up the process to grant suspended sentences, or lessen the prison terms, for qualified inmates right across Thailand. Inmates who are facing minor offences and shown good behaviour during their incarceration are also to be included in the process. “The number of…
- South Thailand News
Medical team from Songkhla come to Phuket to help during Covid-19 outbreak
Phuket health workers have welcomed a special team of much-needed medics from southern Thailand’s Songkhla Nararin Hospital. The 50 medics arrived in Phuket yesterday to assist with Covid 19 cases and testing on the island. The team, led by the Nararin Hospital director, set up a field hospital to assist patients suffering from Covid 19. Phuket currently has the second…
- Việt Nam
Chính thức: Hà Nội, TP HCM cùng nhiều tỉnh, thành cách ly xã hội đến 22/4
Thủ tướng Chính Phủ chấp thuận đề xuất của Ban chỉ đạo phòng chống Covid-19 quốc gia, cách ly xã hội đến ngày 22/4 đối với 12 tỉnh, thành có nguy cơ lây lan dịch bệnh cao bao gồm Hà Nội và TP HCM. Trong cuộc họp trực tuyến với 63 tỉnh thành về công tác phòng chống Covid-19 diễn…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today – Wednesday, April 15
30 new Covid-19 cases (Wednesday), 2 more deaths Thai health officials today confirmed 30 new Covid-19 cases, taking the national total to 2,643. New cases – 30 Total cases – 2,643 Death toll – 43 2 new deaths raise the national tally to 43. Today’s result follows the general trend of fewer new cases each day. But a spokesman for…
- Việt Nam
Toàn quốc chờ quyết định có hay không gia hạn cách ly xã hội
Dự kiến chiều nay 15/4, Thường trực Chính phủ họp để quyết định biện pháp chống dịch tiếp theo sau hai tuần cách ly xã hội hiệu quả. TP. HCM: Vẫn chấp hành nghiêm chỉnh Các hàng quán trên nhiều tuyến đường ở TP. HCM hầu hết vẫn đóng cửa, chỉ một số quán ăn, đồ uống còn hoạt động…
- Việt Nam
Tin Covid-19: Hà Nội đề xuất kéo dài cách ly xã hội đến hết tháng 4
Lãnh đạo Hà Nội đề nghị Chính phủ cho phép kéo dài cách ly xã hội trên địa bàn đến 30/4 do đại dịch Covid-19 bước sang giai đoạn mới, có diễn biến phức tạp. Tại cuộc họp Thường vụ Thành ủy sáng nay, Bí thư Thành uỷ Hà Nội Vương Đình Huệ đề nghị Ban chỉ đạo phòng, chống…
- World News
China moves to second phase of successful vaccine trials
An adenovirus vector vaccine clinical trial in China has successfully concluded its first phase, and a more intensive second phase studying hundred of patients in now taking place. It is the first Covid 19 vaccine that has entered phase two of clinical trials, according to the WHO. A 84 year old man in Wuhan was vaccinated Monday, becoming the oldest…
- World News
Singapore hit by a second wave of coronavirus cases
Singapore was a paragon of coronavirus containment. Covid-19 was under control in the island state. Case number were flattening out. But the virus has made a resurgent return with the previous ‘flattening’ of new cases now spiking. As Italy, Spain, the UK and US founder under a seemingly relentless pandemic, despite lockdowns and best intentions, several Asian nations stand out…
- World News
Singapore issues permanent ban for breaking curfew
Twenty four work pass holders had their work permits cancelled and are now permanently banned from working in Singapore for breaking Covid 19 “circuit breaker” rules. The foreign workers were caught eating, drinking and socialising in groups near Tuas View Square in Singapore’s western region. The Ministry of Manpower stepped up inspections of dormitories to ensure safe distancing measures are…
- Covid-19 News
Mass-testing vs contact tracing in Thailand
Yesterday, the Thai government announced that contact tracing (identification of high risk personnel) is the most valid and effective method for battling the Covid-19 outbreak around the country. The spokesperson, and now familiar frontman, of the Centre of Covid-19 Situation Administration Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin has also revealed that “this is partly because Thailand has limited resources and can not afford…
- Environment News
Bangkok temple develops hygienic face mask from recycled plastics
During the nationwide closure of temples and festivities during the Songkran holiday this week, some are taking the opportunity to improve hygienic practices. To help protect members of the temple and the community from contracting Coronavirus, the Abbot from Chak Daeng temple, on the banks of the Chao Phraya just south of Bangkok, has been busy crafting recycled plastics into face…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket Covid-19 cases jump to 10, all in Bang Tao
Health officials in Phuket today reported 10 new Covid-19 cases, the first time the number has risen back into the double digits since 10 cases were reported on April 5. 13 cases were reported on April 3. Specifically all the new cases stem from the beachside community of Bang Tao. Phuket has virtually sealed itself off, with all roads, ports, and…