BANGKOK: The Thailand government has reportedly planned to ease the lockdown in the country from tomorrow as the COVID-19 infection rates stay low.
Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said, “Shopping malls and restaurants in shopping centres are among the businesses that will be allowed to reopen on Sunday, and curfew hours will be shortened by one hour to 11 pm.”
Dr. Taweesilp said that cinemas, amusement parks, boxing stadiums, and gymnasiums would remain closed, while fitness centres would be allowed to resume some activities. He also said the further relaxation will surely come if the number of COVID-19 cases continues to stay low.
The easing of restrictions comes after regular reports of fewer new coronavirus cases and deaths. There were seven new cases reported on Friday, all people returning from visits to Pakistan, with no new deaths. The CCSA spokesman said airports remain closed to commercial flights from overseas.
Thailand on Saturday reported no new coronavirus cases or deaths as the country begins to reopen businesses and ease restrictions. “Today there are two zeros, thank you all Thais who have given their cooperation,” Dr. Taweesilp maintained.
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