PHUKET: Thousands of people arriving at Phuket International Airport from elsewhere in the country today (Apr 22) were subjected to the first day of mandatory rapid tests for COVID-19 as a requisite f
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Phuket braces for rise in infections
Phuket braces for rise in infections
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday inspected the ‘Field Hospital 2’ at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus as officials ready for a rise in COVID infections across the island.
Photo: PR Phuket
The inspection came as the number of confirmed infected on the island rose to 58 yesterday. As of this morning (Apr 12), that number had risen to 74, reported the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO).
The aim is to have 500 beds available across Phuket for people infected with COVID-19 needing medical care, Governor Narong said during his inspection of the field hospital yesterday.
Phuket lockdown rumours ‘not true’, confirms vice governor
Phuket lockdown rumours ‘not true’, confirms vice governor
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee late today (Dec 22) went public to dismiss rumours that Phuket is already under lockdown as false.
Phuket Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee today dismissed rumours that Phuket was already under lockdown. Photo: PR Phuket
Vice Governor Vikrom, declaring himself to be acting as a spokesperson for the Phuket Provincial Government said, “Phuket lockdown is not true. Many rumors have spread on various social media platforms saying the Phuket Government has announced the closure of the province. I confirm this is not true.”
Phuket Governor issues COVID-19 compliance order
Phuket Governor issues COVID-19 compliance order
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew today (Dec 22) issued a formal order for all potential carriers of COVID-19 arriving in Phuket to be screened for the virus.
Tuesday 22 December 2020, 06:46PM
Phuket health officers check migrant workers at a camp in Phuket today (Dec 22). Photo: NBT Phuket
New arrivals at Phuket International Airport, at all piers and marinas and at the Phuket Check Point in Tha Chatchai must have their temperature checked in order to be allowed into the province, the order noted.
Officials are empowered under the order to inspect any establishments, workplaces and workers’ camps where migrant workers who may have illegally entered the country might be staying or working.