Health ministry warns revellers to take extra precautions
No contact: A man has his temperature scanned at the entrance to the Song Klong Wat Taling Chan floating market in Bangkok. The market reopened after Covid-19 restrictions were eased although not many shoppers have returned. (Bangkok Post photo)
The Public Health Ministry has expressed concerns about the possible risk of Covid-19 transmission when families reunite to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year this week.
Chawetsan Namwat, director of the emergency disease and health hazards control division under the Department of Disease Control, on Saturday emphasised the importance of strict social distancing during family gatherings.
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