According to The Straits Times, Thailand's Covid-19 alert level was upgraded on Thursday (January 6) due to an increase in infections caused by the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
The move from level three to level four creates a pretext for additional measures, such as the closure of high-risk areas and restrictions on domestic travel and public gatherings.
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"Thailand is experiencing a new wave of infections, with new cases increasing rapidly," said Dr. Kiattiphum Wongrajit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health. "At level four, we may close high-risk locations and announce additional steps."
The decision comes in the wake of a substantial increase in everyday infections since the start of the year.
Thai government urges people to going out less frequently. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)
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Only 10.9 percent of the estimated 72 million people residing in the country have received booster injections, despite the fact that the government has immunized around 69.1% of its population with two doses.
【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】reminds the public that when going out during the COVID-19 outbreak, please follow the local epidemic prevention measures such as wearing a mask, maintaining a social distancing of 1.5 meters, and having a good habit of washing hands & frequently disinfecting hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
