On-site learning ban at Chiang Mai schools extended as COVID-19 pandemic spreads

[webfact]

 

The provincial communicable disease committee of Chiang Mai has decided to extend the suspension of on-site learning at schools until end of November, as hundreds of new COVID-19 infections surface on a daily basis.

 

The committee also decided to lock down six areas in Mae Ai, Doi Saked, Mae Jam, Hang Dong and San Sai in a desperate effort to contain the spread of the disease. Everyone in theseareas, who are considered to be at high risk, are subject to COVID-19 tests and, even if tested negative, are to remain at home quarantine for 14 days.

 

On Thursday, Governor Prachon Pratsakul ordered the 14 day lockdown of 15 communities in the municipal area of Chiang Mai and all residents there have been told to get COVID-19 tests and vaccinations.

 

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Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/on-site-learning-ban-at-chiang-mai-schools-extended-as-covid-19-pandemic-spreads/

 

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[brommers]

The situation in CM is out of control because of lax behaviour by the general population and a glacial speed of response by authorities. Hospitals are simply unable to cope and people are not bothering to get tested despite having all the symptoms. Right now there is no end in sight to this outbreak so anyone thinking of visiting must seriouly be out of their mind. Living here is a nightmare.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The provincial communicable disease committee of Chiang Mai has decided to extend the suspension of on-site learning at schools until end of November, as hundreds of new COVID-19 infections surface on a daily basis.

But tourists are welcome.

[pizzachang]

Just a delay of the inevitable, endemic virus; targeting a low-risk population.