Hard-hit Korat goes all-out to curb cases

Nakhon Ratchasima province has stepped up Covid-19 prevention measures to handle an influx of people from other provinces, including a ban on gatherings that involve more than five people for any activities, including drinking alcohol at home.

Deputy governor Saksit Sakullitkharetsima yesterday said that the measures will be in effect from today until Aug 2.

Restaurants, markets and retailers will be allowed to operate until 9pm. However, sales of alcohol will be banned at all times, as will gatherings for drinking.

Barber shops, beauty salons, beauty clinics, amulet centres and conference at hotels will be temporarily suspended. The restrictions on people’s movements in the province will now be from 9pm until 4am.

Yesterday, 142 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the province, taking the total to 3,136.

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