Covid-19: the third wave blows a wind of panic on Thailand
Even if the contamination figures remain modest compared to European figures, Thais realize that in the event of a large-scale epidemic, the country does not have the means to fight.
REUTERS - SOE ZEYA TUN
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Thailand is facing a third wave of the coronavirus.
And even if the contamination figures remain modest compared to European indicators, Thais realize that in the event of a large-scale epidemic, the country does not have the means to fight.
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With our correspondent in Bangkok,
Carol Isoux
Over 2,000 cases per day.
Thailand had never experienced such an acceleration of the virus, which had chosen from the start of the health crisis the method of isolation: closed borders, strict quarantines for all new arrivals.
And on the strength of its success, the current government has not really banked on vaccination.
The country does not yet have a defined program, only a few tens of thousands of handpicked people have received injections.
Closed schools and public places
Result: a wind of anguish and discontent blows over the country.
Interprovincial travel is discouraged (mandatory PCR test, or even a fee for fourteen), public places closed, including schools, which are each time the first establishments to close in the event of a risk of an epidemic, family solidarity allowing childcare children are not seen as a major problem.
The bars and restaurants and nightlife entertainment venues, perceived to be responsible for this third wave, will remain closed for at least one week.
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