By
Cod Satrusayang
April 6, 2020
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed on Monday 51 new coronavirus cases as the government considers shutting down the country to halt the spread of the disease.
The 51 new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases to 2,220.
There were 3 more casualties bringing the death toll up to 26.
119 more people have recovered from the disease bringing the total number of recovered to 793 patients.
The majority of cases were still concentrated in Bangkok but the drop in new cases means that Thai people were cooperating with government measures and we want to thank them, said government spokesman Dr Thaweesin Visanuyothin.
Dr Thaweesin also revealed that of the 51 new cases, 13 were healthcare practitioners on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus. He said that this was one of the most at-risk groups.
Government shutdown
It is understood by Thai Enquirer that the government is currently considering various lockdown measures as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread throughout the country.
The Prayut administration imposed a nationwide curfew starting last Friday from 10 pm – 4 am as well as closing the country’s air space from Thursday evening until Monday evening.
Among the suggested measures being deliberated by the cabinet is a total shut down of all provinces as well as a 24-hour curfew for a fortnight. In such a scenario, provincial governments will be responsible for supplying citizens with basic necessities, sources inside the ruling party said.
https://www.thaienquirer.com/10674/thai ... -measures/
Unless the idiots in charge know of an impending avalanche of new cases it's statements like that that will trigger panic buying.
