As many as 37 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Nakhon Pathom province, with authorities planning to test 2,000 others who may be at risk.
Of the 37, five each came from Muang and Don Tum districts, seven from Kamphaeng Saen, eight from Nakhon Chai Si and the remaining 12 from Bang Len.
So far, no infections have been reported in Sam Phran and Buddhamondhol districts. Local officials aim to check some 2,000 Thais and foreigners living in Sam Phran district. This operation is expected to take three days.
Nakhon Pathom authorities have not imposed any lockdown measures so far.
NationalDec 28. 2020Photos by Tanachai Pramarnpanich
By The Nation
In a move to curb infections, Central World department store in downtown Bangkok has marked out spots where worshippers can stand to pay respect to the Ganesha and Trimurti shrines.
Devotees are required to wear a face mask and have their temperature checked before entering the area.
This year, Central World will be holding the countdown via live broadcast to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Between December 28 and January 1, Kasikornbank expects the baht to move within the range of Bt29.80 and Bt30.30 against the US dollar.
KResearch said the key factors to be monitored closely are the global Covid-19 situation, the central bank’s report on economic and monetary conditions for November and foreign fund flows into the country.
Meanwhile, the US economic data to be released this week include October property price index, November pending home sales data and weekly unemployment claims report. Market participants may also eye the Chinese purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for December, which may shed light on the state of the private sector.
The baht fell early last week in line with other regional currencies, while the dollar strengthened as a safe-haven currency amid heightened concerns about the Covid-19 situation both at home and overseas.
The baht, however, pared some losses, while the greenback suffered sell-offs amid position adjustment after the Thai government announced Covid-19 control zoning, but did not enforce a national lockdown.
On Friday, the baht stood at Bt30.08 to the US dollar compared to Bt29.83 on the previous Friday (December 18).
Samut Sakhon governor Veerasak Vichitsangsri reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday and people who had been his close contact with him will soon be tested for the virus.
Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesperson of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration, said several high-ranking civil servants are believed to be infected and said everybody at risk should report to public health officials immediately.
Meanwhile, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is currently isolated and waiting for test results.
On Sunday, Veerasak had led Anutin and other public health officials to visit a hospital in Samut Sakhon.
Five hundred migrant workers have been successfully treated for Covid-19 and will be handed certificates of recovery, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said.
.Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the DDC, on Monday said that the Public Health Ministry has handed over a document certifying Covid-19 immunity to some migrant workers who have recovered. The documents were given on Sunday to some as a proof of their recovery.
However, there are many other people who have recovered in the Central Shrimp Market Community. The ministry is preparing to hand over documents to confirm their recovery.
However, they will still have to be quarantined in a designated area.
Photos by Tanachai Pramarnpanich
Devotees are required to wear a face mask and have their temperature checked before entering the area.
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