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Phuket releases timeline of man infected in big bike event (nationthailand.com)

Phuket releases timeline of man infected in big bike event

NationalDec 23. 2020

By THE NATION

Phuket announced its first Covid-19 patient in the new wave of infections on Wednesday and released details of the patient’s movements between December 1 and 22.

The man in question is 40 years old, lives in Phuket’s Kathu district and works as the manager of an automobile shop in Muang district’s Koh Kaew area.

The timeline is as follows:

• December 1-9: Worked from home.

• December 10: Left Phuket to join a big-bike event. That day, he and four friends stop for breakfast in Phang Nga province, where they also visit a local petrol station.

The patient then stops for lunch at a PTT station in Surat Thani’s Tha Chana district. He is joined by other bikers.

The group heads to Krabi where they cross over to Koh Lanta Noi before hopping over to Koh Lanta Yai island nearby.

There the group checks into the Anda Lanta Resort.

• December 11-12: The 40 or so bikers start partying, including a Samut Sakhon resident who later tested positive for Covid-19. At the party, this man sat at a different table from the Phuket resident, and did not wear a mask at the time.

• December 13: Phuket patient heads home, but before leaving he bids farewell to his biker friends, including the one from Samut Sakhon. He was not wearing a mask at the time.

At 7pm on the same day, he dines with four family members at the Super Beef restaurant in Muang district.

• December 14-16: The patient goes to work as usual, where he interacts with 15 colleagues who do not wear a mask all the time.

• December 17: He stays home due to a headache.

• December 18: Stays home after developing a cough.

• December 19: Goes to work for two hours despite having a cough, headache, sore throat and runny nose.

• December 20: He learns that his friend from Samut Sakhon has tested positive for Covid-19. He stays in and contacts other biker friends. He also tells members of his family to undergo Covid-19 tests.

• December 21: Patient visits Vachira Phuket Hospital to get tested.

• December 22: Results find him positive.

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39 new domestic cases reported in past 24 hours, more results awaited (nationthailand.com)

39 new domestic cases reported in past 24 hours, more results awaited

NationalDec 23. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday reported 46 new cases over a 24-hour period, 39 domestic ones and seven in quarantine.

Spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin apologised that Wednesday’s report wasn’t comprehensive enough as test results were awaited in more cases. The Department of Disease Control would report the results around 4pm, he added.

There were 39 domestic cases in the past 24 hours – Bangkok 11, Chachoengsao 5, Nakhon Pathom 3, Kamphaeng Phet 2, Tak 2, Prachin Buri 2, Ayutthaya 2, Samut Prakan 2, Saraburi 2, Petchabun 1, Krabi 1, Khon Kaen 1, Nakhon Ratchasima 1, Nonthaburi 1, Pathum Thani 1, Phuket 1, and Suphan Buri 1.

Meanwhile, five Thais and two foreigner tested positive in quarantine.

The new cases under quarantine comprise one Thai who had returned from the United Kingdom, one from Bahrain, one from Myanmar, one from Russia and one from the United States, as well as a British man and a Pakistani businessman who travelled from their respective countries.

Meanwhile, 17 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Wednesday morning, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand has increased to 5,762 (1,394 in quarantine and 1,273 from active case findings). Of these, 1,607 are in hospital and ad-hoc quarantine facilities and 4,095 have recovered and been discharged. The death toll remains at 60.

Dr Taweesin said the government would take care of migrant workers, who have “helped the Thai economy and the business sector”.

He said the CCSA would hold a meeting on Thursday to consider measures to control migrant workers and apply laws so these workers have better access to healthcare and welfare.

“I want everyone to view them [Myanmar workers] as family. They have been helping us in driving our economy for a very long time. When family members are sick, we have to take care of them. Don’t hesitate to help by donating or providing necessities since they are living in hard times,” he told Wednesday’s press conference.

He also advised everyone to wear a mask, keep clean and abide by the social distancing practice.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am, the number of confirmed global cases has increased to 78.36 million (rising by 604,973). Of these, 55.12 million have recovered, while 21.51 million are active cases (106,353 in severe condition) and 1.72 million have died (an increase of 13,180).

Thailand ranks 144th for most cases in the world, while the US has the most number with 18.68 million, followed by India 10.09 million, Brazil 7.32 million, Russia 2.9 million and France 2.49 million.

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Fresh market in Buri Ram closed after vendor suspected to be virus carrier (nationthailand.com)

Fresh market in Buri Ram closed after vendor suspected to be virus carrier

NationalDec 23. 2020

By The Nation

Buri Ram province on Wednesday closed a fresh market for three days after learning that 200 people may have been exposed to Covid-19 there.

The market in Lam Plai Mat district will be sanitised over the three days.

Fear of transmission was sparked after a 57-year-old seafood vendor brought produce from Samut Sakhon to sell at the market, and initial investigation found that several people may have been exposed to the virus.

An outbreak was detected in Samut Sakhon over the weekend, where the number of cases has gone beyond the 1,000 marks.

Provincial governor Thatchakorn Hatthathayakul has also ordered shoppers who came to the market during this period to be tested for the virus.

So far, some 200 people have gone to Lam Plai Mat Hospital for tests. The 57-year-old vendor, meanwhile, has tested negative, but officials have said they will continue monitoring him.

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Pattani hit by heavy rains, severe flooding (nationthailand.com)

Pattani hit by heavy rains, severe flooding

NationalDec 23. 2020

By The Nation

Several areas in Pattani province have been hit with severe flooding, with Barahok sub-district suffering the most due to heavy rains and runoffs from Yala province.

At least 100 homes were inundated by up to 2-metres of water, forcing residents to move to higher ground.

They have also had to move their livestock to a safe place and have left their vehicles parked in a highway nearby.

The local school, which has also been flooded, is closed indefinitely.

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Mae Hong Son borders strictly patrolled to stop illegal crossings (nationthailand.com)

Mae Hong Son borders strictly patrolled to stop illegal crossings

NationalDec 23. 2020

By The Nation

Border patrolling units in Mae Hong Son province have been doubled to stop people from crossing over illegally from Myanmar.

Provincial governor Sithichai Chindaluang said the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has ordered each province to find people who are at risk of infection.

He added that since Mae Hong Son shares a border with Myanmar, border patrols have been intensified to prevent illegal crossings and violators will face serious action.

As for the transport of goods, he said the province has prepared specific areas for delivery which can only be accessed at specific times.

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Two more Myanmar migrants test positive in Mae Sot (nationthailand.com)

Two more Myanmar migrants test positive in Mae Sot

NationalDec 23. 2020

By THE NATION

Two new Covid-19 cases, staff of a supermarket near a local fresh market, were announced in Tak’s Mae Sot district on Tuesday.

The patients are Myanmar nationals who tested positive in quarantine.

Mae Sot Hospital also announced that public health officials have contacted everyone related to the supermarket who may be at risk.

Municipality authorities have also been told to sterilise local shops or minimarts to secure people living in the vicinity.

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Samut Prakan now under lockdown (nationthailand.com)

Samut Prakan now under lockdown

NationalDec 23. 2020

By THE NATION

Samut Prakan authorities have announced a lockdown from Tuesday in the province to deal with a new wave of Covid-19 infections.

According to the announcement, schools, tuition centres and childcare centres in Phra Samut Chedi and Phra Pradaeng districts will be closed until January 4. Other schools are allowed to either stay open or close.

Officials have instructed visitors to entertainment venues – clubs, pubs or bars – not to dance in these places.

Government agencies were also asked not to hold events that draw crowds.

Health check points have been set up to test migrant workers arriving from or moving to Samut Sakhon province. These workers are prohibited from visiting religious places in Samut Prakan.

Parks in the province have been ordered to limit visitors to one at time.

Shopping complexes, department stores, markets and restaurants are required to screen their customers and urged to use the ThaiChana platform to record each customer’s visit.

Boxing and cockfighting stadiums, boxing camps, game centres, Internet cafes and snooker clubs have all been ordered to shut temporarily.

People have also been asked to avoid holding marriages and other public ceremonies.

Samutprakarn Hospital has set up a round-the-clock call centre via 02-701-8132-39 to deal with emergencies, the announcement added.

Apart from Samut Prakan, lockdowns have been imposed in Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Chiang Mai and Suphan Buri so far.

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Suphan Buri puts Song Pee Nong district under lockdown until Jan 3 (nationthailand.com)

Suphan Buri puts Song Pee Nong district under lockdown until Jan 3

NationalDec 23. 2020

By The Nation

Suphan Buri’s Song Pee Nong district has been put under lockdown until January 3 in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Currently, there are seven Covid-19 cases in the province, with a seven-month-old girl being the youngest.

Suphan Buri governor Natthaphat Suwanprateep said this move was approved by the province’s centre for disease control because the number of new patients is likely to increase.

He said the province has implemented the following measures to contain the spread of the disease in Song Pee Nong district:

• People can only leave the district if absolutely necessary and are required to wear a face mask while outside.

• No parties are allowed, while organisers of ceremonies like ordination, weddings, funerals or other religious gatherings must strictly follow the Culture Ministry’s guidelines.

• Stores are barred from selling alcoholic drinks, and food can only be sold on a take-home basis.

• Sports fields, fitness centres, flea markets, amusement parks, gaming centres, internet cafes, snooker shops, amulet markets, massage shops, theatres, karaoke shops, pubs, bars, stadiums, swimming pools, nurseries, nursing homes, schools and tutorial schools must be closed.

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Nakhon Si Thammarat announces one Covid case (nationthailand.com)

Nakhon Si Thammarat announces one Covid case

NationalDec 23. 2020

By The Nation

One new Covid-19 patient has been found in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, while eight persons have been announced to be at risk.

The announcement, broadcast via Facebook, said the patient was a 42-year-old vendor from Samut Sakhon province.

She had travelled to Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Tha Sala district with her husband and son in their car and decided to go in for a test.

The test result came out positive and her eight family members have been told to isolate themselves.

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14 migrant workers arrested in Samut Prakan after being ‘abandoned’ on way to Rayong (nationthailand.com)

14 migrant workers arrested in Samut Prakan after being ‘abandoned’ on way to Rayong

NationalDec 23. 2020

By The Nation

Police arrested 14 of 23 Myanmar nationals from Samut Sakhon, who were brought to Samut Prakan and reportedly “abandoned” on the way to Rayong by their employer as some had no work permits and amid news that all migrant workers would be checked for Covid-19. The other nine had left the truck they were being transported in to go stay with their relatives, according to one of the arrested workers.

Officials arrested the 14 at the entrance of Soi Mooban Green Lake, Bang Na-Trat Road in Samut Prakan.

The 14 were reportedly among the 23 migrant labourers being taken to work in pineapple farms in Rayong. Their employer instructed them to go and stay with their relatives after transporting all of them to Rama II area in the hope that the workers would join their relatives in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan. However, some of their relatives reportedly refused to take them in. Shortly after, the 14 were arrested at Soi Mooban Green Lake. The other nine had left the truck to go stay with relatives before the arrests were made, one of the 14 workers said.

According to an investigation, six of the 14 arrested have legal work documents stating that they are workers in the processed-seafood industry, while the other eight have no work permits.

All were promptly taken to a sports stadium to await health officials, who were to test them for Covid-19.