PHUKET: Over 140 stalls with local Phuket delicacies and all-time favorite Thai dishes are open every day in Sapan Hin as part of the Phuket Local Taste Fair, which is running in Phuket until next Sun
Phuket mass vaccinations continue as Third Wave island tally reaches 530
Phuket mass vaccinations continue as Third Wave island tally reaches 530
PHUKET: Mass vaccinations continued in Phuket yesterday as the total number of infections on the island since Apr 3 climbed to 530.
A total of 1,600 people received their first injection of the Sinovac vaccine at the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin yesterday (May 9), while the campaign continues to call for people to register to be vaccinated through local channels for each major subdistrict in Phuket.
So far more than 104,000 people in Phuket have been vaccinated against COVID-19, including medical personnel and outpost personnel, general target groups working in tourism, ethnic groups, Buddhist monks, village headman, government officials and staff at local government organisations, reports the Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket).
New daily infections in Phuket hit 12
New daily infections in Phuket hit 12
PHUKET: Phuket recorded 12 new infections yesterday (May 8), staying above the official target to keep new daily infections under double digits.
Image: PPHO
According to the Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) the 12 new COVID-19 cases bring the total number of people confirmed as infected in Phuket since Apr 3 to 520.
The number of people from other provinces brought to Phuket to be treated for symptoms of COVID-19 stays at six.
The PPHO reports that 322 patients have so far recovered and been discharged from medical care. The remaining 204 patients are still receiving at various hospitals, including government, private and ‘Field Hospitals’.
COVID testing campaign begins across Phuket
COVID testing campaign begins across Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket health officials have launched a campaign to test people in communities across the island for COVID-19 to help identify people who are infected and limit the spread of the virus.
Saturday 8 May 2021, 02:03PM
A woman has a swab test sample taken at Phuket Community Hall in Phuket Town yesterday (May 7). Photo: PPAO
more than 300 people turned out to have swab test samples taken at Phuket Community Hall in Phuket Town yesterday (May 7). Photo: PPAO
more than 300 people turned out to have swab test samples taken at Phuket Community Hall in Phuket Town yesterday (May 7). Photo: PPAO