NSTworld: “Don’t share cigarettes and drinks.” Thailand coronavirus covid19
Sukhum Kanchanapimai, the health ministry’s permanent secretary, told reporters some friends who met up were responsible for the highest daily jump of 11 new coronavirus cases, reported on Thursday.
“There was inappropriate behaviour, sharing drinks, cigarettes and not avoiding social activities after returning from an at-risk country,” Sukhum said.“Don’t share cigarettes and drinks,” Sukhum warned. A host waits for costumers in a restaurant on Khaosan road as tourism has decreased after the coronavirus outbreak in Bangkok. -REUTERS pic
Thailand on Friday raised its official coronavirus count by five cases on Friday, bringing the total to 75. Three of the cases reported on Friday are connected to a confirmed patient who returned from South Korea and went out with friends and family, including the three, to an entertainment venue before being quarantined, he said.One person has died of the virus in Thailand. Thirty-five people have recovered and been discharged from hospital.--REUTERS
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