By Adam Judd

 

Chonburi, Thailand - The Chonburi Public Relations department issued an order tonight, May 21st, 2021, to close the Okamura Metal factory, located in the Don Hualor sub-district in Mueang Chonburi temporarily following 98 confirmed Covid-19 cases found at the factory.

 

We reported on the cluster in our morning report today and the Chonburi government has now given additional context.

 

The order to close the factory, which is order number 26/2564, dated today, May 21st, 2021, closes Okamura Metals Company Limited (except for parts of the administrative office) until at least June 4th, 2021.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/05/21/chonburi-governor-orders-temporary-closure-of-okamura-metal-factory-after-cluster-of-98-covid-19-cases-found/

 

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"A total of 593 people were tested with a total of 98 testing positive for Covid-19..."

 

That's a 16.5% positivity rate.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The Chonburi Public Relations department issued an order tonight, May 21st, 2021, to close the Okamura Metal factory, located in the Don Hualor sub-district in Mueang Chonburi temporarily following 98 confirmed Covid-19 cases found at the factory.

At this rate it may be easier to just name the safe areas of Thailand, and say everywhere else is contaminated.