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Shrimp farmer in Samut Sakhon tests positive

Health officials in Samut Sakhon prepare to hold a media briefing about the Covid-19 infection in the province. (Photo taken from Samut Sakhon public relations office Facebook page)

SAMUT SAKHON: A wholesale shrimp farmer and vendor at a market in Muang district was found infected with Covid-19.

Provincial health officials from the Samut Sakhon public health office and municipal workers on Thursday cleaned and disinfected the shrimp market in tambon Mahachai of Muang district to stem the spread.

Thai media reported that the owner of a shrimp raft, a term used for people who farm shrimps on small rafts near the market and and sell their produce there by themselves, fell ill and sought treatment at Mahachai Hospital. She tested positive later.

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