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North-east province closes schools, theatres and fitness facilities

Ubon Ratchathani’s Governor Pongrat Phiromrat has ordered all schools, cinemas, fitness clubs, gyms, sports stadiums and sports grounds to be closed until at least January 17. Ubon Ratchathani is in north east Thailand. For restaurants, only air conditioned venues will be allowed to provide take away food.

329 new Covid infections have been reported in the province of Ubon Ratchathani over the past 24 hours and the province’s health officials are expecting infections to continue to rise. 1,565 patients remain in the province’s health system from previous Covid infections.

Thai PBS World reports that a cluster in a local pub/restaurant has so far infected 619 people. Another 84 cases were discovered yesterday.

All schools will be expected to switch to online teaching under the new orders.

The Thai PBS World reports says that sports competitions, such as soccer, futsal or…

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