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Embassy in Thailand warns citizens against COVID-19

The Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand has urged Vietnamese citizens in there to take precautions against the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), as the host country has designated it a dangerous communicable disease.
Embassy in Thailand warns citizens against COVID-19 ảnh 1Workers from the Don Muang district office in Bangkok disinfect the house of COVID-19 patients (Photo: bangkokpost.com)

Bangkok (VNA) – The Embassy ofVietnam in Thailand has urged Vietnamese citizens in there to take precautions againstthe acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), as the host countryhas designated it a dangerous communicable disease.

In its latest announcement, the embassy askedVietnamese citizens in Thailand not to travel to public and crowded places. Ifthey are to attend workshops and events, they need to wear face masks andprepare hand sanitisers to protect themselves.

Those who are sick or have respiratoryproblems should not participate in large activities. If they show symptoms ofthe disease, they should go to local medical establishments for timely checkupand treatment.

In addition, Vietnamese citizens are alsoasked to avoid people with respiratory diseases, keep a close watch on andclosely follow guidance and recommendations of local authorities on COVID-19prevention.

The embassy said it will continue followingthe COVID-19 situation and stay in touch with relevant agencies of Thailand forfrequent updates.

In case of emergency, it is recommended tocontact the embassy’s citizen protection hotline (+66) 898966653 or (+66) 26508979 during office hours.

Thailand has recorded 43 COVID-19 cases,with one death. Of the figure, 31 patients recovered and have been dischargedfrom the hospital, while 11 others are still being treated./.
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