Phuket seeks own health rules after COVID scares in Bangkok, Rayong

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket Vice Governor Phichet Panaphong at the meeting at Provincial Hall yesterday (July 15). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Following the incidents in Rayong and Bangkok that raised fears of foreigners potentially infected with COVID-19 carriers walking free among the general public, Phuket officials have requested to introduce their own rules to protect the island from any similar incidents.

 

Key among the concerns was the impact such an incident would have on further damaging the chances of a recovering Phuket’s already devastated tourism industry.

 

The concerns were raised at the meeting of the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (July 15), chaired by Phuket Vice Governor Phichet Panaphong.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-seeks-own-health-rules-after-covid-scares-in-bangkok-rayong-76698.php

 

 

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18 hours ago, webfact said:

Phuket officials have requested to introduce their own rules to protect the island from any similar incidents.

Faith in the government is getting a little thin !