Thailand’s southern city of Hat Yai’s Kim Yong market is closed after a trader there became infected with Covid-19. The market, popular with both foreigners and Thais, has been closed for 3 days for disinfecting. The market, a major tourist landmark in the heart of the city, is closed until April 30. The market sells fruit, snacks, clothing and flowers. A male vendor tested positive for the virus, with 6 close contacts being sent in for Covid testing.
Starting last night, the market’s 2 floors and surrounding area are being sprayed with disinfectant, leaving it eerily quiet today. A woman trader says this is the first time the market has been closed since 2010. As of today, Songkhla province has reported a total of 515 Covid infections, with 402 being in Hat Yai.
Today, Thailand reports 2,012 new Covid-19 infections and 15 coronavirus-related deaths, according to the Ministry…
