Fireworks erupt over downtown Bangkok during New Year’s celebrations on January 1, 2020. – Some 100 000 people gathered to welcome the new decade. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

 

The Department of Health today (Wednesday) disclosed the result of an opinion survey, conducted by the department between December 1st and 20th, which shows 80% of the respondents are worried about coronavirus during the festive period, including 70% who are particularly concerned about the Omicron variant, which may spread as more people gather in groups for social gatherings and activities.

 

The research identified five types of location which may make people vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19 infections. They include entertainment venues, such as bars and pubs, 64.2%, tourist spots, 60.3%, markets, 48.4%, malls, 45% and public transports, 44%.

 

Head of the Department Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai stressed the need for the public not to lower their guard, especially during the New Year festival, even though there are signs of improvement in the pandemic and 100 million doses of vaccines have been administered.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/most-thais-worried-about-omicron-during-festive-period-safety-tips-offered-for-celebrations/

 

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14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Department of Health today (Wednesday) disclosed the result of an opinion survey, conducted by the department between December 1st and 20th, which shows 80% of the respondents are worried about coronavirus during the festive period, including 70% who are particularly concerned about the Omicron variant, which may spread as more people gather in groups for social gatherings and activities.

It seems that vaccinated or not this strain is highly transmissible.

If you have worries about being infected it's best to stay home and forget the large crowded celebrations.

I doubt very much if the government will ban such festivals but people should use common sense.

Those that don't may pay the penalty later.

 

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

It seems that vaccinated or not this strain is highly transmissible.

If you have worries about being infected it's best to stay home and forget the large crowded celebrations.

I doubt very much if the government will ban such festivals but people should use common sense.

Those that don't may pay the penalty later.

 

Regrettably, its not just the irresponsible, self centered few that will pay the price.

 

The best Safety Tip is Stay At Home !