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How to dispose of used sanitary face masks during Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

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The Pollution Control Department has outlined steps for proper disposal of non-reusable sanitary face masks. The guidelines come in the wake of soaring domestic usage due to the new wave of Covid-19 in Thailand since December.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200909-how-to-dispose-of-used-sanitary-face-masks-during-covid-19/

 

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Phuket sets up ‘Emergency Operations Centres’

By The Phuket News

 

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People driving onto the island are checked at the Phuket Check Point. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee has announced that Emergency Operation Centres (EOC) have been set up at every Subdistrict Health Promoting Centre on the island as part of the national strategy to combat the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200911-phuket-sets-up-‘emergency-operations-centres’/

 

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Phuket order: ‘Red zone’ arrivals must quarantine on arrival

By The Phuket News

 

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Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew signed the order to come into effect today (Jan 9). Photo: PR Phuket /file

 

PHUKET: All arrivals from the “highest-risk” areas within the ‘red zone’ provinces must now quarantine for 14 days on arriving in Phuket, following an order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew today (Jan 9).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200913-phuket-order-‘red-zone’-arrivals-must-quarantine-on-arrival/

 

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Man arrested for robbing Patong 7-Eleven with knife

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Patong Police have Patiphan Chaiyothin, 24, re-enact his crime of using a knife to threaten a staffer when robbing the 7-Eleven store. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for robbing a 7-Eleven store off Nanai Rd in Patong at knifepoint in the early hours of Thursday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200915-man-arrested-for-robbing-patong-7-eleven-with-knife/

 

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India to start COVID-19 vaccination drive from January 16, government says

By Nidhi Verma

 

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FILE PHOTO: A health worker and a volunteer take part in a nationwide trial run of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine delivery systems, inside a school, which has been converted into a temporary vaccination centre, in New Delhi, India, January 8, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

 

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will start its COVID-19 vaccination drive from Jan. 16 with priority given to about 30 million healthcare and frontline workers, a government statement said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200917-india-to-start-covid-19-vaccination-drive-from-january-16-government-says/

 

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Spaniards ski through Madrid as snow storm kills four

 

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People are seen from the rooftop of the Circulo de Bellas Artes cultural center, as they stand and walk near the Cibeles Fountain during a heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain January 9, 2021. REUTERS/Susana Vera

 

MADRID (Reuters) - A storm in Spain killed four people, paralysed travel and blanketed the capital Madrid in so much snow on Saturday that skiers took to the main Gran Via thoroughfare.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200918-spaniards-ski-through-madrid-as-snow-storm-kills-four/

 

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Soccer-Everton, Arsenal avoid Cup scares, Chorley beat virus-hit Derby

By Hardik Vyas

 

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Soccer Football - FA Cup Third Round - Everton v Rotherham United - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - January 9, 2021 Everton's Cenk Tosun scores a goal that is later disallowed REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

(Reuters) - Arsenal and Everton required extra-time winners to reach the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, while sixth-tier side Chorley beat a Derby County team severely weakened by a COVID-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200920-soccer-everton-arsenal-avoid-cup-scares-chorley-beat-virus-hit-derby/

 

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Health Minister lauds health workers in Facebook post

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Public Health as praised local health workers, calling them “Blue Warriors” in a Facebook post, and calling for payments to all medical workers be expedited to maintain their morale.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200923-health-minister-lauds-health-workers-in-facebook-post/

 

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Safety of seafood from COVID-19 confirmed

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai fisheries industry has given an assurance that despite the recent wave of COVID-19 infections stemming from a shrimp market, frozen seafood remains untainted due to proactive measures and cooperation with the state.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200924-safety-of-seafood-from-covid-19-confirmed/

 

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GSB now allows red zone customers to defer repayments

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Government Savings Bank has launched a special program for customers in 28 highest control or red zone provinces, to defer their debt repayments for 3-6 months. Customers must apply for this emergency offer from today to be eligible.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200926-gsb-now-allows-red-zone-customers-to-defer-repayments/

 

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Communication breakdowns leave Thailand vulnerable to second virus wave

 

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Medical personnel register a security guard for Covid-19 coronavirus testing at a private hospital in Bangkok on January 8, 2021 after the Thai government imposed further restrictions due to the recent outbreak. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
 

When it comes to staying safe from COVID-19, knowledge is power.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200930-communication-breakdowns-leave-thailand-vulnerable-to-second-virus-wave/

 

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A closer look at Thailand’s (non-mandatory) contact tracing apps

 

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The ‘MorChana’ contact tracing application on a smartphone.
 

Two mobile applications, ThaiChana and MorChana, have become popular in Thailand after millions felt compelled to download them in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak early last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200936-a-closer-look-at-thailand’s-non-mandatory-contact-tracing-apps/

 

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NHS England plans to vaccinate all frontline staff against COVID-19 in next few weeks

By Kanishka Singh

 

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An NHS sign is displayed outside the Bank of England in the financial district, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain, January 8, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley

 

(Reuters) - NHS England said on Friday it had made plans to vaccinate all frontline staff against COVID-19 in the next few weeks following the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200938-nhs-england-plans-to-vaccinate-all-frontline-staff-against-covid-19-in-next-few-weeks/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: A surreal week as Zombie Apocalypse, Village People, Ali G and the Three Stooges all play their part

 

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Last week Rooster had attempted to instill some humor into a rapidly deteriorating pandemic situation in Thailand with a spoof set of predictions. It was not to everyone’s taste. But little did I know that this week those spurious predictions would prove to be well wide of the mark.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200941-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-a-surreal-week-as-zombie-apocalypse-village-people-ali-g-and-the-three-stooges-all-play-their-part/

 

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