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Provinces in Northern Thailand Impose Restrictions to Curb Covid-19

Health officials in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province report they are are struggling to contain a wave of covid-19 cases. Chiang Mai registered 196 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday bringing the new case total to 2,233.

The provincial public health office did not provide details about the 196 new cases after reporting 140 cases on Friday and 164 on Saturday.

Chiang Mai has been hard hit by the latest wave of Covod-19 cases in Thailand, Chiang Mai is second to Bangkok in the new covid-19 cases, with most cases linked to entertainment venues. The province is now one of the 18 red zones in Thailand that face strict regulations to curb the virus spread.

In “Red Zone” provinces, dining at restaurants is only allowed until 9pm and sales of takeaway food until 11pm. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned at restaurants.

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