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Closure of virus-cluster markets in Pathum Thani extended

Disease control workers spray disinfectant in the vicinity of Pornpat market in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani, on Tuesday. (Photo: Pongpat Wongyala)

PATHUM THANI: The provincial governor has extended the closure of two adjacent wet markets in Thanyaburi district for nine more days as efforts continue to stop the spread of the Covid-19 cluster centred there.

The markets were closed on Friday morning and due to reopen on Wednesday.

Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum said on Tuesday that Pornpat and Suchart markets in tambon Prachathipat would remain closed through Feb 25. 

During the extended closure, both sites would be fully disinfected.

The extended closure also covers commercial buildings in the vicinity of the two markets.

The governor was speaking after chairing a meeting of the provincial disease…

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