PM says ‘sorry’ over COVID losses, hints at semi-lockdown extension in ‘Dark Red’ zone

[internationalism]

"The lockdown and 9pm curfew currently in place in metro Bangkok and the Deep South will be extended through Aug. 16.

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Restaurants inside department stores are allowed to sell via delivery starting tomorrow.

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The lockdown, which was supposed to end after Monday, was extended for another two weeks. If the situation does not improve, the lockdown may later be extended until the end of the month.

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Sixteen new provinces were also added to the list of lockdown provinces: Kanchanaburi, Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Lopburi, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Samut Songkram, Suphan Buri, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Ang Thong."

 

https://www.facebook.com/KhaosodEnglish/posts/4554858244533072

 

Edited August 1, 2021 by internationalism

[zzaa09]

A semi-lockdown.

That's like almost being pregnant. 

 

 

Actually, it might be much more practical to instill the base ideals of measured safety protocol - mask, distancing, no large gatherings, etc - as these things worked very nicely for some 14 months. And then....these simple practices fell apart. 

 

It's the easiest game to play and understand - if the virus has no where to go and can't jump from host to host, chances are the spikes/surges won't be of a larger consequence.