Jump to content

Arrivals warned to not use saliva COVID-19 test kits


webfact

Recommended Posts

p9.jpg

Long queues returned to the Phuket Check Point leading onto island yesterday (Sept 8). Photo: PR Phuket

 

By The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: Health officials at the Phuket Check Point in Tha Chatchai have warned that they will not issue negative test confirmation documents for antigen test kits (ATKs) that checks saliva samples only. Arrivals who present saliva test ATKs only will be denied entry to the island.

 

People who bring their own ATKs to be tested at the checkpoint must use ATKs that test nasal cavity swabs, explained Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) officer Nanthawan Rodrungrueng.

 

The news comes after reopening the island yesterday (Sept.8)  to receiving domestic tourists who are fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arriving.

 

Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view

 

tphuketnews_logo.jpg

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-09-09
 
  • Like 1
  • Sad 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.







×
×
  • Create New...