Thailand’s government has decided to extend the suspension of its “Test and Go” quarantine waiver program until further notice, after raising the coronavirus alert level to its second-highest amid an increase in the country’s infection cases. The Health Ministry has raised Thailand’s COVID-19 level to four, indicating that more stringent measures would be imposed, including closing high-risk venues—such as restaurants and other venues—and restricting public gatherings. The change in alert level was made following a surge in the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus cases, as Thailand reported 5,775 new cases on Jan. 6, double the number of 3,112 on Jan. 2. The country has also detected 2,062 Omicron cases to date. Thailand has extended the suspension of its quarantine exemption scheme indefinitely to curb the spread of the CCP virus, the country’s task force spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin said on Jan. 7. Previously, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the quarantine …
Thailand Extends Suspension of Quarantine Waiver After Raising COVID-19 Alert Level to Second Highest
January 7, 2022
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