No Chinese infected in Chiang Dao district, hospital insists

By THE NATION

 

 

A Chiang Mai hospital has advised people not to believe or share news or Internet posts which claim that some Chinese nationals have tested positive for Covid-19 in Chiang Dao district, warning that sharing fake information via the Internet could violate the Computer-related Crime Act.

 

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Baan Arunothai Health Promotion Hospital in Chiang Dao flatly denied an Internet rumour that infected Chinese were found when they were receiving a health checkup at the hospital.

 

“The hospital has no Covid-19 inpatient, and it has found no infection whatsoever among persons receiving treatment at the hospital so far,” it said.

 

“Posting or sharing false information on the Internet is punishable by a maximum 5 years imprisonment and/or Bt100,000 fine under Article 14 of the Computer-related Crime Act BE 2560,” it warned.

 

The hospital also mentioned another rumour being shared online that the three provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Phayao would be shut down during the New Year holidays in a bid to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.

 

“We have contacted the Department of Disease Control and have been informed that this is false,” it said. “The DDC confirmed that there is no lockdown or city closures enforced at the moment, and asked people not to believe unconfirmed rumours or panic.

 

“People should stay tuned for updates from the government and maintain preventive measures to stay safe from Covid-19, including wearing face masks, washing your hands regularly and avoiding crowded areas,” the hospital added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30399388

 

 

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Was it only the administration that issued the statement or was it backed up by doctors?

Usually no smoke without fire ..............

Would they ever defend a "farang"?

 

 

Bismarck said " Never believe anything until it has been officially denied".