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Thailand: All new year events must follow "new normal"

The Thai Ministry of Public Health has clarified that all events can be held, but with well managed protection measures in place.
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Thai Ministry ofPublic Health has clarified that all events can be held, but with well managedprotection measures in place.

Doctor Opas Karnkawinpong, Director-General of the Department of DiseaseControl, assured that all new year events can still be held, but the organizersmust first ask for a permission and apply stringent measures in order to reducethe risk of COVID-19 spreading.

All event attendees must register via the ThaiChana app and be screened beforegetting into the event. Hand sanitizers must be placed all over the area.

Meanwhile, Doctor Suwanchai Wattnayingcharoenchai, director of the Departmentof Health, discussed appropriate measures for stores, restaurants, educationalinstitute and other crowded places during New Year holidays with operators andexperts.

The measures include wearing a face mask at all times, screening at entrances,practicing social distancing, and frequent cleaning of commonly touched areas./.
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