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BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Dr Opas said the Marburg virus is spreading in the central African region, particularly in Equatorial Guinea. There have been nine confirmed deaths and 16 suspected cases of the disease.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave assurances Thailand is ready to handle the return of travel and tourists from China as concern grows over imported Covid cases following China's reopening of its borders on Sunday.
The state of emergency imposed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted on Sept 30, and the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) set up under the emergency decree will be disbanded as a result.
Business operators have welcomed the government's further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, particularly the downgrading of the virus' status, saying they will attract more tourists and help boost the economy.