webfact Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Kaeng Krachan National Park shut until Feb 11 over Covid case By THE NATION Kaeng Krachan National Park officials in Phetchaburi have closed the park to the public until February 11 after a confirmed Covid-19 patient was found to have previously spent a few nights there. “The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration revealed on Tuesday that its 369th confirmed patient is a female who visited the park and camped out there with her friends from January 13 to 15,” park chief Mana Permpool said on Wednesday. “To ensure the safety of its staff and tourists, the park is closed for 16 days, from January 27 until February 11, following orders from the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration,” he said. “During the closure, the park’s staff will clean and disinfect offices, shops, camping areas, toilets and the tourist service centre,” he added. “All staff working in the park will undergo thermal screening and must strictly follow Covid-19 preventive measures.” The CCSA classified Phetchaburi province as one of the “highest controlled” areas as it is only 88 kilometres from Samut Sakhon, the hotspot of the new wave of Covid-19. As of Wednesday, Phetchaburi reported 32 confirmed cases since the new wave was reported in December, with three persons presently undergoing treatment and 29 being cured. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30401917 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2021-01-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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